After Six Sessions, the State Still Isn’t Listening
After six bargaining sessions, one thing has become painfully clear. This round of negotiations isn’t just about wages, promotions, or contract language. It’s about whether the State believes the people […]
Skagit Valley BBQ – Mount Vernon
We had a great time at Skagit Valley in Mount Vernon. I handled the grilling while Lance went around and brought people over for burgers. We had a turnout of […]
Edmonds BBQ Recap
The Edmonds BBQ was a great success, bringing 85 members together for an afternoon of great food, conversation, and plenty of laughs. Members had the opportunity to ask questions, connect […]
Military Department Members Show Up
Military Department members recently gathered in person to observe bargaining together through Zoom. (Pictured: Phillip, Garret, Tedd, and Jason from the Military Department) The employer has shown little interest in […]
Student Affairs/Student Services Reorganization Update
WPEA is aware of the recent reorganizations affecting employees in Student Affairs/Student Services. We know these changes have created significant uncertainty and, for many members, feel like an entirely new […]
2026 Contract Ratification Vote Results
RATIFIED The results are in: KRL members have voted to ratify the new contract. Thank you to the bargaining representatives who spent many hours negotiating these updated terms on behalf […]
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 […]
Reorganization and layoffs this week in Student Affairs
The shop steward team was able to attend meetings with all impacted members in CEO and Running Start who asked for representation at meetings with HR and management. As a […]
Yakima Wins!
WPEA recently discovered that Yakima Valley College hadn’t properly reclassified six of our members after their current classification was eliminated by the State last June. We immediately brought our discovery […]
Thanks Valencio!
Thanks Valencio! Thank you to Valencio Socia for volunteering as lead shop steward for more than a year. The steward team recognizes your leadership and passion for serving. If you see Valencio, say thank you! Reorganization and layoffs this week in Student Affairs The shop stewa