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May. 28, 2020

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Hazard Pay Victory! Local 304 Members Make History in Washington State

Essential workers at several community colleges in King County fought for and won hazard pay, but there's work to do at Bellevue College. Sign the petition!

Hazard Pay Victory! Local 304 Members Make History in Washington State

May. 24, 2020

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WFSE Wins: Furlough Protections at UW Medicine

When UW Medicine announced they would be furloughing staff, our union took action to ensure that any reductions would be minimal and applied fairly. Our team negotiated into early Saturday morning and secured the following:

WFSE Wins: Furlough Protections at UW Medicine

May. 21, 2020

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2020 Legislators' Voting Record: Who Walked the Walk?

You’ve heard it before.

2020 Legislators' Voting Record: Who Walked the Walk?

May. 19, 2020

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Now Administrative Law Judges Can Advocate for Themselves, Too

The 2020 legislative session brought new hope to a little-known group of unrepresented public service workers: Washington’s Administrative Law Judges (ALJs).

Now Administrative Law Judges Can Advocate for Themselves, Too

May. 19, 2020

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During National EMS Week, Thank First Responders with More Than Words

As New York City became the epicenter of the global coronavirus pandemic, emergency medical services (EMS) professionals, including AFSCME member Laura Hartnett, were working 16

During National EMS Week, Thank First Responders with More Than Words