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Coming Soon: In Medical Lake, WFSE Members Put Lives on the Line to Save Residents and Patients

When a fast-moving fire threatened hundreds of residents at two state-run hospitals, WFSE members stepped up and saved lives.

2025-2027 Contract Negotiations

Statewide actions are taking shape to ensure we win a fair contract. RSVP and take action today.

Community College Members Approve Targeted Pay Increases

MoU Review: Targeted Pay Increases

WFSE members at community colleges have approved a memorandum of understanding (MoU) bringing raises to targeted state employee/college job classifications--with a 99% ratification vote.

AFSCME members honor Mental Health Awareness Month, reflect on changing industry

CJ Alicandro (left) is pictured with a few of their colleagues. Photo credit: AFSCME Council 75.

CJ Alicandro (left) is pictured with a few of their colleagues. Photo credit: AFSCME Council 75.

WFSE Members Impact DOL Policy on Unemployment Insurance

Thanks to engaged WFSE members and a robust union contract, we don’t have non-merit staff providing unemployment insurance or employment services within our state. We don’t contract out.

GG MoU Review: Targeted Pay Increases

5/26/22 Update: WFSE members have voted overwhelmingly in support of additional increases for targeted job classifications.

American Red Cross workers, including AFSCME members, rally for fair contract

American Red Cross (ARC) workers, including many AFSCME members, are rallying this week in cities nationwide to fight back against mistreatment from their employer and demand a fair contract. The protests are being held in Washington; Lansing, Michigan; Peoria, Illinois; Hartford, Connecticut; Pomona, California; and San Diego.

May Day Celebration Builds Solidarity Among Members

Over 200 WFSE members, community and family gathered in Olympia at WFSE headquarters on May 1 to celebrate May Day.