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Citing Safety, WA Public Employees Push to Protect Personal Info

OLYMPIA, Wash. – A lot of information can be gleaned from a birth date. That's why Washington state public employees are raising safety concerns about a recent state Supreme Court decision – and hope lawmakers will correct it.

Citing Safety, WA Public Employees Push to Protect Personal Info

Growing Our Union

It’s my promise to grow our union. You’ve placed your trust in me, and it’s my mission to connect with members, hear your stories, and work to elevate what matters most to you.

Growing Our Union

Stand Up for Safety and Privacy

According to a narrow (5-4) Washington Supreme Court ruling, state employees’ birth dates are currently subject to public disclosure. Anyone can request a public employee’s date of birth as a matter of public record—a significant breach of personal privacy and safety.

Stand Up for Safety and Privacy

Legislative Session Is Approaching - Register for a Lobby Day!

Safety, Privacy, Outsourcing Among Issues Up for Debate

Legislative Session Is Approaching - Register for a Lobby Day!

Reviving Unionism: Congressperson Kim Schrier on U.S. Policy

WFSE President Mike Yestramski and Congressperson Kim Schrier met this week in Seattle to discuss the swelling wage gap, Americans’ inability to afford soaring drug costs and the workplace violence bill.

Reviving Unionism: Congressperson Kim Schrier on U.S. Policy