Labor-Backed Candidates Lead in Key Washington Legislative Races
It was a big night for Labor-backed candidates in state legislative races in Washington. Most candidates endorsed by the State Labor Council were in the lead after Tuesday’s elections and […]
AI Task Force Session on HB 1622
Representative Lisa Parshley (D-22) invites Task Force members and the public to a working session on HB 1622—a bill addressing the right of public employees to collectively bargain over the […]
Olympia Residents:
A Stronger Future for Working People Is on the Ballot WPEA says vote YES on Olympia’s Proposition 1! Olympia residents have an opportunity to make history by supporting the Workers’ Bill of Rights, a community-driven initiative that sets stronger, more predictable standards for w
Public Employees Vote!
This November, there are elections for local office in every community across our state. Elections are our chance to put labor-friendly candidates into office and pass ballot measures that will […]
FVRL and KRL Levies Pass!
Great news for library workers and our communities. The levy lid lifts at both Fort Vancouver Regional Library (FVRL) and Kitsap Regional Library (KRL) have officially passed. At FVRL, Proposition […]
Write Your Legislators – July 1st!
FULL DETAILS Despite the vital work WPEA members do in higher education, our pay still lags behind other state employees doing similar work. Lawmakers had a chance to fix this in the 2025 budget—they chose not to. But the fight isn’t over. Starting July 1st, we’re launching a let
Support WPEA Members at FVRLibraries
Vote YES on August 5 A critical library levy is on the ballot for Clark, Cowlitz, Klickitat, and Skamania counties. ✅ A YES vote means more open hours, 18 new union jobs, and better services for over 550,000 residents. ❌ A NO vote means 30% hour cuts, 68 jobs lost, and closing Va
Weekly Steward Meetings: Tuesdays from 6:30 – 7:30pm
WPEA Logo Weekly Statewide Steward Meetings: Contract Funding & Action Planning Hi, ! Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30pm May 6^th May 13^th May 20^th May 27th Click to Join on Tuesdays at 6:30pm We’re kicking off weekly steward meetings starting next Tuesday, May 6th from 6:30–7:30 PM The
Letter from WPEA President to Governor
The following will be delivered to the Governor tomorrow, either through email, or in-person: Governor Bob Ferguson Office of Governor PO Box 40002 Olympia WA 98504-0002 RE: Washington Public Employees Association – Contract Funding for the 2025-2027 Biennium Governor Ferguson: F
Budget Updates: Legislature Rejects Contracts but Blocks Furloughs
Thanks Everyone who called, rallied, emailed, and met with their legislators! ** The legislature’s compromise budget was released on Saturday, and it does not include approval for WPEA’s ratified agreements for General Government, Higher Education coalition, or Highline College.