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Local 795 Union Board at Lobby Days and Policy Committee

Jason Wear participating in Lobby Days for District 3!

Local 795 Union Board: Submit nominations!

WFSE Local 795 is inviting YOU to participate in the election of your Executive Board members.

DOC Update - Zev Firearms and More

On December 12th, DOC Leadership met with management for the Statewide Union Management Communication Committee (SUMCC).

This was the first meeting since firearms had been returned to Zev. This has been one of the largest concerns identified by our members, and the lack of communication from the agency has increased this stress.

Statement for LNI Language Access Providers (LAPs)

On September 27, 2023, the WFSE sent a text message to some LNI Language Access Providers (LAPs) stating that, "Now that the union is certified, every interpreter needs to sign up to become a member."

Legislative & Political Action

No workforce has more at stake in decisions made by elected officials. That is why we care so much about who is elected to go to Olympia to serve in elected office. Volunteer to inform your fellow union members which candidates have earned labor's endorsement for the 2024 Elections — and why.

How Does Our Contract Vote Impact Our Future?

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What is next if members vote YES?
What is next if members vote NO?
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Voting Assistance Center (VAC) Information

If you have questions about voting on the WFSE 2025-2027 or would like assistance voting in person, find an in-person Voting Assistance Center (VAC) near you.

From “Hopeless and Helpless” to Empowered

As a new DCYF employee, Michele Anslow was dismayed when her entire unit was dissolved and employees were reassigned to less than ideal roles and offices. By working together with her union siblings, Anslow successfully advocated for herself and her coworkers to have a say in the process. And thanks to a title review process instigated by her union, Anlow received a pay raise.

DOC Raises, Grievance Wins and a Call to Action

WFSE members have been hard at work making DOC a safer and better place to work.

WFSE DOC employees keep communities safe. They deserve respect, fair pay, and safe working conditions. From shop stewards who educate, support, and advocate for their fellow members to activated members getting petitions signed, DOC members are making concrete positive change.

Download the flyer to share with your co-workers

Federal funding to help vulnerable Americans in danger of getting cut

Federal money for programs and services that help millions of vulnerable Americans and employ many AFSCME members could be in jeopardy next year.

AFSCME is teaming up with allies to fight drastic cuts proposed by right-wing lawmakers. More draconian proposals are likely if Donald Trump is elected president in November and his allies seize control of Congress.