Support Our Lawsuit: Join the Hearing
WPEA Logo Union Orientation Hi !, We are excited to share an update on our lawsuit against Washington State. The hearing date has been set, and we strongly encourage you to join us in demonstrating the importance of this case to all members. What to Expect: We hope that this hear
Lawsuit Filed Against the State: Take Action!
WPEA Logo Lawsuit against the State of Washington !, We are writing to provide you with an update on the ongoing bargaining situation. While we’ve made progress, there is no denying the challenges we face. Despite WPEA’s repeated requests, the Office of Financial Management (OFM)
Take Action: Help Bring OFM Back to the Bargaining Table
WPEA Logo CALL TO ACTION: A letter from your WPEA president Amanda Hacker Hi , I am writing to request that each of you write a letter about returning to the table for bargaining. T o be clear this is a call to action – we have launched a letter writing campaign and it is having
Letter Writing Campaign
WPEA Logo Letter Writing Campaign: Demand Weekly Negotiations Hi , We are excited to launch a critical letter-writing campaign from October 30th through November 8th, 2024, calling on the Office of Financial Management (OFM) to return to weekly negotiations until we secure a cont
We Made History! Now Help Us Shape the Future – Take the Survey
We Made History We Need Your Input! We made history! Our recent “No” vote is a groundbreaking moment for public labor in Washington State, and we couldn’t be more energized by the strong stance we’ve taken together. This outcome sends a powerful message: we are committed to secur
OFM Controversy
WPEA Logo The October 1st Letter Hi, ! Today is the day, October 1st. Most years this day ushers in nothing more than a cool breeze and pumpkin spiced everything. This year brings so much more. With historic turnout, on September 30th WPEA members covered under the General Govern
Final 2025-27 Contract Ratification Vote
WPEA Logo The Results are In! Hi, ! With historic turnout, WPEA has just wrapped up the contract ratifications for the General Government Contract, Higher Education Contract, Highline College Contract and Yakima Valley Contract. We want to thank everyone who came out to vote, who
NO Vote Recommendation
Dear WPEA Higher Education Members, After an extremely difficult bargaining session this summer, our team presents to you for consideration this tentative agreement. Our bargaining team began negotiations with extremely high hopes of reaching a mutually acceptable collective barg
Wear Blue This Wednesday – Any Blue Will Do!
Wear Blue This Wednesday Make Public Employees the Priority Imagine a state where every public employee is fairly compensated for their hard work— a Washington where dedication, commitment, and service is met with the respect you deserve. This is the vision we’re striving to achi
WPEA Info Picket for Fair Wages
WPEA Logo Info Picket for Fair Wages Hi, ! We are organizing an Informational Picket to raise awareness about our ongoing wage negotiations. The state’s current offer results in a pay cut after inflation, and we need to ensure that both staff and the public understand what’s at s