DTB: Hours Changes
Thursday 5/21 we had bargaining again for the union’s Demand to Bargain regarding hours changes. Unfortunately today did not go the way that we would have preferred. Management remains steadfast in their prior proposal of hours changes taking place on June 1st and seems unreasona
DTB for ELC
DTB for ELC The Union has filed a Demand to Bargain (DTB) on changes to the Early Learning Center (ELC) staff handbook, including language requiring very advance notice (earlier than our contract states) for staff taking vacation and for using sick leave. You should be able to sc
ULP Update ** Impact Bargaining sessions around Expanded Hours officially began on May 14.
ULP Update ** Impact Bargaining sessions around Expanded Hours officially began on May 14. Your Bargaining Team is now meeting with management to address the impacts these proposed changes could have on workloads, scheduling, staffing, work-life balance, and library operations. T
Heads Up: Freedom Foundation
Heads Up: Freedom Foundation We’ve received notice that the Freedom Foundation has been contacting members via their work emails. We wanted to reach out and give our members a heads up in case they receive(d) any messages from someone with an email domain of @optouttoday.com. Ple
Steward & LMCC Updates
Bellevue College Steward & LMCC Updates WPEA stewards met on April 28 and again with management at the LMCC on May 6 to raise member concerns and push for clarity on key issues. A key discussion focused on sick leave use. Some supervisors have been requiring approval before emplo
98% YES — Your New Contract Is Ratified
Dear , Congratulations on ratifying your new contract! We experienced strong member turnout with a 98% YES vote. This overwhelming support reflects the strength, unity, and engagement of your membership. Once printed copies of the contract are available, we’ll make sure you can g
Welcoming a New WPEA Representative
Welcoming a New WPEA Representative The stewards would like to thank Heather Kafton for her years of service to Bellevue College. Her consistent support and advocacy have had a lasting impact on members. We’re also welcoming Shelley Withee as the new WPEA Staff Representative. Pl
!!! LAST WEEKEND TO VOTE !!!
!!! LAST WEEKEND TO VOTE !!! Voting open through May 3rd @ Midnight Voting is being run through Election Runner. Look out for an email to submit your vote. If you have not voted yet, a reminder was sent yesterday. We currently have votes from 55% of eligible members.
Bargaining Priorities Poll Results
These are the results of the Bargaining Priorities poll conducted earlier this year. We received over 200 responses, reflecting a wide range of perspectives and priorities from across the membership. Before reviewing the results, a few important notes. All responses have been man
WEAR BLUE!
WEAR BLUE! Don’t forget to wear blue on Wednesdays! Do you want a WPEA shirt? In addition to Wednesdays, we are asking WPEA members to wear blue on Friday, May 8 at the Employee Recognition Event.