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
Go Vote & Solidarity From CCAHE
WPEA Logo Today, Friday, September 27, is the final day to vote on the 2025-2027 CBA. Voting is in-person in the GHL Breezeway, from 11am-7pm. Attached are the proposed changes, in-person voting instructions, and the recommendation letter from the Higher Ed bargaining team. Suzan
NO Vote Recommendation
Dear WPEA General Government Members, After an extremely difficult bargaining session this summer, our team presents to you for consideration this tentative agreement. Our bargaining team began negotiations optimistic that we would not see a repeat of bargaining from two years pr
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
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
Your Letters Matter: Keep the Pressure on for Better Wages
Members: WPEA is still actively bargaining for the 2025-2027 collective bargaining agreement (CBA). We are currently discussing compensation and salary adjustments for the two year CBA. The State’s initial offer to the Union was a 1% salary increase in July of 2025 and no increas
Apology for Miscommunication on Pay Increase
** FVRL Members: During our recent ratification of the collective bargaining agreement, there was an unfortunate miscommunication on my part. I wanted to let you all know that I am aware of that miscommunication and apologize for any adverse impact of that. During the ratificatio
Let’s Win Together: Bargaining Campaign Kick-Off!
Ready, Set, Bargain! Strong Contracts Strong Workers Strong Communities Julia WPEA holding up her reasons Mark is holding a sign that reads im a strong public employee i declare Bargaining time is now for four of our contracts, General Government, Higher Education, Highline Colle