Its officially time – we have reached a Tentative Agreement for the General Government and Higher Educations contracts. You will be able to cast your ratification vote starting August 22nd at 5am, running through September 14th at 11:59pm.
This Tentative Agreement is the result of months of difficult negotiations, lengthy delays, legal challenges, and budget setbacks. Despite these obstacles, your bargaining teams remained focused on what really matters: protecting their fellow members’ needs, rights, and rejecting harmful cookie-cutter contracts.
While we didn’t get everything we fought for, we made significant gains and fought off proposals that would’ve been detrimental to our membership.
What these past 15+ months have shown is that the real victory lies in the strength of WPEA’s growing unity.
We learned, spoke up, and stood as a collective – demanding better for all of us, and pushing back against the Office of Financial Management’s (OFM) disruptive stall tactics and pattern bargaining methods.
The Tentative Agreement before you may resemble the April version, however, it stands on a foundation of greater solidarity. Your voice and participation are a testament to the strength and unity of our bargaining teams and union members.
This vote marks the end of a historic and hard-fought battle. From legal action to budget roadblocks, rejected agreements to renewed negotiations WPEA stood strong together.
Your vote will help shape the future of our union and affirm the progress we’ve made together.
Read additional information about bargaining including the full Tentative Agreement and a summary of changes
How the Ratification Vote Will Work
Voting Period:
August 22 – September 14, 2025
How to Vote:
Voting will be conducted online through Election Runner
How You’ll Receive Your Ballot?
Eligible members will receive both:
- An email with your Voter ID, Voter Key, and a personalized voting link (which will take you directly to your ballot)
- Emails will come from email from noreply@electionrunner.com on behalf of Julia@wpea.org
- A letter via U.S. Mail with your Voter ID, Voter Key
- You will need to go online to the site listed in the letter to enter your Voter ID and Voter Key to access your personal ballot
Important Reminders:
- You can only vote once
- You must be an Active Dues Paying Member to be eligible to vote.
- If you would like to become an Active Dues Paying Member, you can complete your membership form onlineand sign up for an appointment for assistance in getting your provisional ballot.
- Results will not be live
- Final results will be announced on Monday, September 15, via:
- An update to our webpage
- Discord
