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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.

Jan. 15, 2020

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You have the right to lobby. Use it.

Lobbying as a Public Servant: What Are Our Rights?

As a public employee, you have a special role in our state. Public employees protect some of our most vulnerable citizens, preserve our natural resources, and keep our roads safe. But what about your personal rights?

You have the right to lobby. Use it.

Jul. 22, 2019

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Ecology Workers Take on Hazardous Lighting

When a harsh, disruptive lighting change gave employees watery eyes and headaches, WFSE Local 872 members took action. Their collective voices and strategy convinced management to do the right thing and correct the problem.

Ecology Workers Take on Hazardous Lighting

Jul. 11, 2019

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IT Restructuring

Our union has provided information to help IT employees navigate the new IT structure. The new structure was implemented on July 1, 2019.

IT Restructuring

Jul. 02, 2019

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Our 2019-2021 Contracts

We stood together and won pay increases, protected health care, raised the minimum wage and more! Our 2019-2021 collective bargaining agreements take effect this month. Download your contract below.

Our 2019-2021 Contracts

Jun. 27, 2019

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Pride: A Time to Celebrate Our Membership

It’s Pride. Rainbow flags are everywhere and there’s a parade every weekend in June in cities across Washington State.

But what does Pride actually mean?

Pride: A Time to Celebrate Our Membership