Join Our Bargaining Team
WPEA Logo Join the KRL Bargaining Team Hi , We’re looking for volunteers to join our bargaining team as both primary members and alternates. This opportunity has opened up due to an upcoming retirement and team restructuring. Serving on the bargaining team is an excellent way to
Policy Revisions and Union Notification
Members raised concerns about how policy revisions are shared and when the union is notified. WPEA brought these concerns to the Department of Revenue during the Labor-Management Communications Committee. As a result, DOR committed to clarifying which policies affect represented
Question from a Member: Fire Alarm Testing
Clark College has recently conducted several fire alarm tests during work hours. The loud noise and flashing strobe lights are difficult for many staff and students to handle, with some impacted more than others. Earplugs are offered, but the disruption still affects everyone on
Highline Contract Has Been Ratified!
Hello Highline! We are excited to announce that the contract has been ratified. The final vote tally was 96% Yes and 4% No. Thank you to everyone for your hard work and dedication in making this contract a reality! Got something to say? A win to celebrate, an issue to raise, an
Highline Ratification Information
Hi, ! It is time to ratify our tentative agreement (TA) with the College. WPEA will be conducting an on-site ratification at Highline College, Building 8, in the Mt. Skokomish room on Thursday, September 25th, from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. If members would like to vote and will not b
Tentative Agreement Reached — Ratification vote next week
WPEA has reached a tentative agreement (TA) with Highline College. We will be conducting a ratification vote on September 25, 2025, on campus in Building 8 in the Mt. Skokomish room from 11am-3pm. If you are unable to be present t o vote, and would still like to, please contact A
Changes in Work Environment?
Have you been experiencing any changes in your job, such as additional duties with no compensation, abrupt schedule changes, or a change in your work environment? Do you feel like your working conditions have gotten worse recently? Be sure to let your stewards or Rep know to get
WPEA 2026 Contracts Ratified!
Your 2026 Contract After a hard-fought campaign, we’ve officially ratified the 2026 Contracts for both Higher Education and General Government. This did not come easily, it was earned through your persistence, your solidarity, and your refusal to back down. Every conversation, ev
Board Seat Open
The City of Vancouver is recruiting for the open FVRL Board of Trustees position, applications are due September 30. Current employees are not eligible, but please share with anyone in your network who may be interested (including former employees)! Applicants must live within th
Federal Agents Arrest Firefighters at Bear Gulch
On Wednesday, US Customs and Border Protection agents arrested two private-sector firefighters deployed to the Bear Gulch fire. Agents stopped two contracted hand crews for three hours as they checked identification. The arrests were presumably on immigration charges, though fede