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WFSE Corrections Employees Win Multi-Million Settlement | AFSCME Council 28 (WFSE)

WFSE Corrections Employees Win Multi-Million Settlement

Three union grievances, hundreds of letters, and a statewide petition result in $2k cash payment for all employees in 2023 and a retention bonus of 3% in 2024 for those deemed “essential” by DOC.

Download the settlement flyer here.

Aug. 16, 2021

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Unions Release Joint Statement as Negotiations Proceed on Vaccine Mandate

Aug. 12, 2021

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Vaccine Mandate FAQ

Aug. 09, 2021

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WFSE Statement on Vaccine Mandate

The Washington Federation of State Employees (AFSCME Council 28) released the following statement regarding vaccine mandates.

WFSE Statement on Vaccine Mandate

Aug. 09, 2021

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BREAKING: Governor Agrees to Bargain Wages

After receiving more than 6,000 letters from WFSE members, Governor Inslee’s office has agreed to return to the bargaining table to negotiate a general wage increase for state employees.

Stay tuned for more details.

BREAKING: Governor Agrees to Bargain Wages

Aug. 05, 2021

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How to Win Hazard Pay Twice

After winning hazard pay in March of 2020 — a first for public service workers in Washington state—WFSE Local 304 members at Seattle Colleges did it again. How?

How to Win Hazard Pay Twice