PROCESS through NEGOTIATION
When workers raise workplace concerns, discussions with management often begin with very different perspectives. Workers may see a change as necessary or long overdue. Management may focus on costs, policies, […]
PROCESS through REPRESENTATION
In large workplaces, it isn’t possible for every worker to participate in every conversation about workplace issues. Workers have different schedules, job duties, and locations. Some work on campuses, others […]
PROCESS through MAJORITY
Once workers realize a problem affects many people, a new challenge appears. Not everyone agrees on what should happen next. Some workers may want to raise the issue immediately. Others […]
PROCESS through PATTERNS
Many workplace problems start the same way. A worker experiences something frustrating: a schedule change, a confusing policy, or a decision that doesn’t seem consistent. At first, it may feel […]
POWER through ESCALATION
Workers sometimes bring forward a reasonable request and hear the same response: “We can’t do that right now.” Months later, the same issue appears again. More workers raise it. Meetings […]
POWER through STRUCTURE
In some workplaces, workers seem able to rally quickly when problems arise. Information spreads, conversations happen, and groups raise issues together. In other workplaces, even when many workers share the […]
POWER through COORDINATION
Have you ever noticed a workplace issue sit unresolved for months, then suddenly get attention once several workers raise it at the same time? The problem itself didn’t change. The […]
POWER through NUMBERS
Have you ever raised a workplace issue and been told something like: “You’re the only one who has mentioned this”? Sometimes that may be true. But often the same issue […]
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 […]
ULP Update
Below, members can review two important documents related to this process: Thank you to the members who continue attending meetings, sharing feedback, and supporting coworkers through this process. Member participation […]