Victory for Highline WPEA Members! Your New Contract Is Ratified!
We did it! We’re thrilled to announce that your contract has been officially ratified! This is a huge win for all of us, bringing stronger protections, better benefits, and real improvements to your working conditions.
This agreement is a direct result of your dedication, your solidarity, and your belief in a better workplace for all.
Here’s a quick look at some of the exciting updates you can look forward to:
Voting Results: 95% YES and 5% No
Article 8 – Training & Employee Development
- WPEA members will not be required to train supervisors – that’s management’s job.
- Holiday Week Bonus: College closure now includes 3 professional enrichment days during the Christmas holiday week (up from 2).
- Managers no longer decide what counts as “beneficial” development – YOU have more say.
Article 11 – Vacation Leave
- Vacation Cash Out Boost: Cash out up to 280 hours when separating (up from 240).
Article 12 – Sick Leave
- Clarified what counts as sick leave abuse to protect members from unfair scrutiny.
️ Article 17 – Miscellaneous Leave
- Bereavement Leave: Now 5 days (up from 3) + includes brother-in-law/sister-in-law.
- Personal Leave: +1 day across the board!
- Less than 10 years: 5 days
- 10+ years: 6 days
❤️ Article 20 – Safety & Health
- CPR Training Provided Twice a Year – keeping you and your coworkers safe.
Compensation Highlights
- $1200 Signing Bonus – Every WPEA employee gets a lump sum on August 10, 2025!
COLA Increases:
- 3% on July 1, 2025
- 2% on July 1, 2026
- $18/hour Minimum Wage for all classified staff.
- Individual Classification Raises
⚠️ These raises aren’t guaranteed until the Legislature funds them! We need your help to make sure they follow through.
Use your voice!
Take Action Now: wpea.org/contractfunding
Let’s celebrate this victory together – you earned it! Thank you for your support, your voice, and your ongoing commitment to fairness and equity on campus.
