Bainbridge Branch Closure: What We Know and Your Rights
WPEA Logo Bainbridge Closure We were in “bargaining” for 7 hours today discussing the closure of the Bainbridge branch through November 29^th. Through that time, we only had management in the room for 25 minutes. We did not get any clarity on: What the schedules for the affected
Demand to Bargain Recap
AI Policy (DOR Administrative Policy 6.4.8) WPEA met with DOR and OFM representatives to discuss the agency’s new Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy and its potential impacts on employees. Thankfully, management was open to discussion and collaboration. You c an review all relat
Budget Town Halls
Many valuable ideas and perspectives were left out of recent Budget Town Halls, where the college sought input on addressing financial challenges. Greater collaboration between the President’s Cabinet and the wider campus community is needed to strengthen our financial stability
Why Union Orientation Matters
Breaking down your rights, benefits, and workplace protections Why Union Orientation Matters Every new hire deserves to understand not just their job, but the community standing beside them. WPEA’s Union Orientation is where that understanding begins. Union orientation connects e
WPEA at Clark College Benefits Fair
On 10/29/25 WPEA participated in the Clark College Benefits Fair. Dozens of represented staff stopped by to introduce themselves to the new staff Rep, Judy Lumm and to pick up information about the many benefits of being a union member. Also in attendance were faculty, administra
Members Made Whole After Power Outage Dispute
Pierce College has agreed to restore leave balances, or offer backpay, to members who took leave due to a power outage at the Puyallup campus in August. Members were told they could take leave, work remotely, or commute to Fort Steilacoom – even though the suspended operations pr
Know Your Rights During a Layoff
Breaking down your rights, benefits, and workplace protections Know Your Rights During a Layoff Layoffs are employer-initiated actions that may result in separation from service, reduction in hours, work year, or pay range. Across WPEA contracts, members share core rights and pro
Stand Up for BC Workers
WPEA Logo URGENT: Show up for our Budget Town Hall Hi , Bellevue College must cut $4.7 million. Management is dissolving programs and laying off our members. At least 9 members received layoff notices this week. Do not let the college fix its budget on our backs. Town Hall to att
Olympia Residents:
A Stronger Future for Working People Is on the Ballot WPEA says vote YES on Olympia’s Proposition 1! Olympia residents have an opportunity to make history by supporting the Workers’ Bill of Rights, a community-driven initiative that sets stronger, more predictable standards for w
KRL Bargaining Survey
Your voice shapes our next contract. With the recent passage of the levy, WPEA is gathering feedback from Kitsap Regional Library employees on what level of Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) you would consider acceptable. Your input will help your bargaining team understand member