Campus Morale Remains Low as Trust in Leadership Declines
Morale across campus continues to erode, driven by a widening distrust in leadership and persistent uncertainty about the future. While institutional leaders remain largely absent from day-to-day issues affecting staff, classified employees themselves are the ones working to hold
Protect Equity and Intellectual Freedom at FVRLibraries
At the November 17, 2025 meeting, several trustees stated they would not approve the district’s strategic priorities unless the words equity and equitable access were removed, and they suggested limiting the district’s statement on intellectual freedom. The Board must approve the
Why Representation Works Better When Members Participate
Breaking down your rights, benefits, and workplace protections Why Representation Works Better When Members Participate A lot of members ask some version of the same question. “What is the union doing for me?” “Why should I pay dues if you have to represent me anyway?” Those ques
Closing the Year with Strength and Solidarity
As we come to the close of a challenging year, I want to take a moment to recognize the strength, resilience, and solidarity each of you has shown. This year has tested us in ways we didn’t expect. Many of our members have faced hardships, and none of us have been untouched by th
Stewardship Can Be One Task
Breaking down your rights, benefits, and workplace protections Stewardship Can Be One Task When people hear the word “steward,” they often imagine someone who does everything. In reality, most of what stewards do can stand alone. A strong union is built by many people each carryi
Highline Listening Sessions – Tim Wrye
Recent listening sessions at Highline drew strong turnout and clear themes. Nine employees attended the session with Tim, who was noticeably more receptive than Pham, though he stated he had been instructed not to offer solutions during these meetings. Even with that limitation,
KRL Bargaining Update
WPEA Logo Kitsap Regional Library: Bargaining Update Your WPEA bargaining team met with the employer on Tuesday, November 18. We are pleased to share that we reached a Tentative Agreement on Article 3 – Health and Safety , which includes an increase in the footwear allocation. Ov
Exciting News from WPEA!
After years of representing members as a Shop Steward, Shelley Withee has officially joined WPEA as a full-time Organizing Specialist for the Department of Revenue. Shelley brings firsthand knowledge of Revenue’s challenges and a deep commitment to strengthening communication bet
Mandatory Subjects and Reporting Changes
Breaking down your rights, benefits, and workplace protections Mandatory Subjects and Reporting Changes Mandatory subjects are the core working conditions your employer must bargain with your union over. These include: Wages Hours Schedules Job duties Workplace policies Safety ru
Bainbridge Island Closure – Bargaining Update
WPEA and KRL met for 18 hours over a three day period to bargain the closure of the Bainbridge Island branch. The Employer took multiple positions that were illegal and will require formal filings. First, the Library stated that they did not believe that they had a bargaining obl