Bellevue Needs Stewards
We need Bellevue members to step into leadership as a shop steward. Currently there are 8 of the 30 steward positions filled for more than 300 members at Bellevue. Everyone has a valuable skill to share as a steward, whether you like to talk to people one to one, organize a membe
Bothell Lunch Round Two ️
WPEA Logo Hi Bothell! Last month’s off-site lunch at Beardslee was a lot of fun — thank you to everyone who came out and spent time connecting with us. We had great conversation, great food, and a really thoughtful exchange of ideas… so we’re doing it again. We also wanted to fol
We’ll Be in Seattle — Twice This Month
WPEA Logo Seattle Meetings Hello Seattle! We’ve heard some… rumors. A wave of management departures, unclear or heavy interim expectations (including a lot of front counter work), rising frustration, burnout, and turnover that sounds high even for Seattle. We also know some of th
Tumwater Union Events in January
WPEA Logo Let’s Connect This January Hello Tumwater Members! We’ve been hearing consistent feedback from members that you want more visibility, more communication, and more opportunities to connect with your union. We agree completely—and we’re working hard to make that happen. W
Public Comment on Board Meeting Transparency, January 22
A classified staff member will be submitting a public comment at the January 22 Highline College Board meeting calling for greater transparency through recorded and publicly posted board meetings. During public comment, she will ask those attending, either in person or on Zoom, t
Protect Equity and Intellectual Freedom at FVRLibraries
At the November 17, 2025 meeting, several trustees stated they would not approve the district’s strategic priorities unless the words equity and equitable access were removed, and they suggested limiting the district’s statement on intellectual freedom. The Board must approve the
Kicking Off Our Postcard Campaign
Your Voice, Your Story, Our Power Over the coming weeks, we’re launching a union-wide postcard campaign to get the legislature to fund our state employee contracts- and we’re inviting every […]
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
Your Unit Needs More Stewards!
Why don’t you see more of us? Because your unit doesn’t have enough stewards. A healthy union needs at least one steward for every 20 employees to prevent burnout. The […]
Your Unit Needs More Stewards!
Why don’t you see more of us? Because your unit doesn’t have enough stewards. A healthy union needs at least one steward for every 20 employees to prevent burnout. The strongest unions often have one for every 10 employees. Your unit: Employees – 177 Stewards – 4 Needed for a 1:2