Assistant Attorneys General Win Right to Collectively Bargain
Assistant Attorneys General in Washington State officially gained the right to collectively bargaining when Governor Inslee signed Senate Bill 5297 into law this morning.The bill signing was witnessed by an exuberant group of advocates and members of the Association of...
A Message From Mike
Solidarity Makes the Difference - WFSE President Mike YestramskiOur union, WFSE, is closed out the year with plenty to celebrate. Once again, our unity gave us the strength to secure victories at our worksites and the state capitol, despite the global pandemic and attem...
Attorneys for Washington State Seek Collective Bargaining Rights
Assistant attorneys general in Washington state have formed a union through AFSCME to gain a voice in their workplace.The Association of Washington Assistant Attorneys General (AWAAG) joined with the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE)/AFSCME Council 28 in l...
ARP funds are an opportunity to build up communities by investing in public service workers
The American Rescue Plan, which AFSCME members helped make a reality and which President Joe Biden signed into law a year ago, provided $350 billion in funding to states, cities and towns.
AFSCME’s Saunders urges Senate to act on House-approved Build Back Better Act
AFSCME President Lee Saunders on Friday urged the Senate to follow in the footsteps of the House of Representatives and approve the Build Back Better Act, which he said would be a turning point for our country.
FMHP Meet and Confer 06.15.23
Agenda AFSCME Labor ManagementJune 15, 2023Facilitator / ChairAli KuhlmanMembership:AFSCME 404 & ManagementEric Manriquez, Matt Stenger, Ryan Cates, Cory Moon, Rick Pitts, Marvin Sullivan, Erin Wiederich, Roxanne Portner, Annie Jakacki, Michelle Chalin, Becky Robin...
Mind Games at the Department of Health
Millions of taxpayer dollars have been spent on faith-based “empathy training” that silences discrimination concerns and penalizes protected union activity. DOH employees are calling for it to stop. Sign their petition here.
Long-Term Care Enrollment Deadline Extended to Oct. 14.
ALERT: Deadline extended to Oct. 14, but don't wait.Begin now by visiting the NW Benefit Advisor homepage for WFSE.You may have heard about the rising costs of long term care.
Union Busting at Tacoma Art Museum!
In a rushed vote, the Tacoma Art Museum Board refused to voluntarily recognize TAM Workers United (TAMWU), which has over 80% support among employees.
AFSCME Volunteer Member Organizers Rise Up
LAS VEGAS — More than 160 AFSCME members gathered in Las Vegas last week to lift up the voice of public service workers and move our union forward. At the AFSCME Volunteer Member Organizer Rise Up conference, VMOs from around the country attended skill-building trainin...
This Workers Memorial Day, We Honor Those Who Died at Work, Including From COVID-19
Roxie Nelson remembers her father, Ed Nelson, as a caring and passionate man who often put the needs of others before his own.“When I was around him his phone was always busy, and he would take calls from people all the time,” she recalls. “He was always working to help...
Congress has finally passed an infrastructure bill. Build Back Better should be next.
The House of Representatives has passed President Joe Biden’s transformational bipartisan infrastructure plan, which Biden will soon sign into law. The passage earned praise from AFSCME President Lee Saunders, who, in a statement, said, “We are turning a corner.”
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? “For me, Pride means a sense of community and family. It’s a time to celebrate a community I’m part of, with allies....
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!
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?
Year in review: 2021 was a banner year for Cultural Workers United
Walker Worker Union (AFSCME Council 5)
PTSI Awareness: What workers should know about this silent injury
A normal part of our daily jobs involves clocking in, working through a shift and clocking out at the end of the workday. But what happens when a traumatic event occurs at work that stays with you beyond your shift? Disturbing and tragic events, such as witnessing a co-...
PTSI Awareness: What workers should know about this silent injury
A normal part of our daily jobs involves clocking in, working through a shift and clocking out at the end of the workday. But what happens when a traumatic event occurs at work that stays with you beyond your shift? Disturbing and tragic events, such as witnessing a co-...
PTSI Awareness: What workers should know about this silent injury
A normal part of our daily jobs involves clocking in, working through a shift and clocking out at the end of the workday. But what happens when a traumatic event occurs at work that stays with you beyond your shift? Disturbing and tragic events, such as witnessing a co-...
PTSI Awareness: What workers should know about this silent injury
A normal part of our daily jobs involves clocking in, working through a shift and clocking out at the end of the workday. But what happens when a traumatic event occurs at work that stays with you beyond your shift? Disturbing and tragic events, such as witnessing a co-...
PTSI Awareness: What workers should know about this silent injury
A normal part of our daily jobs involves clocking in, working through a shift and clocking out at the end of the workday. But what happens when a traumatic event occurs at work that stays with you beyond your shift? Disturbing and tragic events, such as witnessing a co-...
PTSI Awareness: What workers should know about this silent injury
A normal part of our daily jobs involves clocking in, working through a shift and clocking out at the end of the workday. But what happens when a traumatic event occurs at work that stays with you beyond your shift? Disturbing and tragic events, such as witnessing a co-...
PTSI Awareness: What workers should know about this silent injury
A normal part of our daily jobs involves clocking in, working through a shift and clocking out at the end of the workday. But what happens when a traumatic event occurs at work that stays with you beyond your shift? Disturbing and tragic events, such as witnessing a co-...