Keeping Washington Connected, One Tower at a Time
Far from the office and often high above the ground, WPEA members at the Department of Natural Resources help maintain the communications infrastructure that keeps critical systems operating across Washington. […]
Position Reallocated After Years of Working Out of Class
After years of performing work beyond their classification, an Olympic College member successfully secured a position reallocation through the contractual review process. Despite multiple unsuccessful requests for management to reevaluate […]
July 1 LMCC Meeting Notes
The July 1 Labor Management Communication Committee (LMCC) meeting focused on contract back pay, union bulletin board access, campus reorganizations, and employee concerns about communication and transparency surrounding recent organizational […]
Thank You, RPEC: Retirement Planning
A big thank you to Jakob from the Retired Public Employees Council (RPEC) for joining this week’s UNITY meeting and delivering an excellent presentation on retirement planning. The session covered […]
STTACC Conference
Registration is now open for the 2026 STTACC Conference, hosted by Grays Harbor College on August 12–13, 2026. If you wish to attend the conference in person at Gray’s Harbor […]
STTACC Conference
Registration is now open for the 2026 STTACC Conference, hosted by Grays Harbor College on August 12–13, 2026. Bellevue College Human Resources has registered BC for the Whole College Virtual […]
PROTECTION through COLLECTIVE DEFENSE
When workplace problems arise, many workers hesitate to raise concerns alone. Speaking up individually can feel uncertain or uncomfortable, even when the concern is valid. But something often changes when […]
PROTECTION through GRIEVANCE ENFORCEMENT
Workplace rules are often written down in policies or contracts. But an important question remains: What happens if those rules are not followed? Without a way to challenge violations, written […]
PROTECTION through OUR CONTRACT
In many workplaces, employees are told that certain decisions are simply management’s choice. Scheduling practices, discipline procedures, or workplace policies may appear to be determined entirely by supervisors. But in […]
PROTECTION through LEGAL PROTECTIONS
Many workers hesitate before speaking up about workplace issues. Even when a concern affects multiple people, workers may worry about being seen as difficult or about possible retaliation. Labor law […]