Sign In to Support New Revenue Bills
As we get closer to the end of session and a final budget deal, the Senate has r eleased a new set of revenue proposals that are being heard on Wednesday evening . Please sign in supporting these bills by Wednesday at 4:30 pm to remind the Senate that they can pass a budget that
We Speak, They Listen!
Great News: We Speak, They Listen! But we’re not done yet! ** Thanks to the calls and emails from workers like you, the State Senate has backed away from its attacks on our health care. The Senate’s new health care bill, SB 5807, doesn’t increase our monthly health insurance prem
Revenue bills up in the House!
The House and Senate have released revenue proposals that will help to fund vital public services while fixing the upside-down tax code. The House proposals are up for a hearing on Thursday, April 3, and they need your help. Please sign in PRO on these bills before Thursday morni
Pay cuts and health insurance cost hikes in Senate budget
WPEA Logo Take Action Before 3PM Hi , Yesterday, the Senate released a budget proposal that would cut state employee pay, increase healthcare costs for all public employees, and cut public services. The Senate needs to hear that their budget would hurt our state and hardworking p
Town Halls this Weekend
Fellow WPEA members: Many legislators are holding town halls this weekend and in the following days. It’s a great opportunity to tell your lawmakers to reject Governor Ferguson’s proposed furloughs and budget cuts. You can find list of town halls and information about contacting
Sign in today to stop OFM from forcing AI on public employees
House Bill 1622 and SB 5422 are bills that will require public employers (like state agencies and libraries) to negotiate with public employees before adopting any artificial intelligence system that could affect our members’ working conditions. The Office of Financial Management
Have you voted yet?
The re’s just one more day to get your ballot in the mail or to a drop box near you. Please make sure you cast your vote against the initiatives that will hurt WPEA members, and for the candidates who stand with public employees and union members across the state. ❌No on I-2117 I
These Initiatives Will Hurt WPEA Members
On the ballot this year are initiatives that will have a disastrous impact on WPEA members work. Make sure to vo te NO on these initiatives, and learn more about WPEA’s endorsed candidates here . ❌No on I-2117 Initiative 2117 would cut millions of dollars from the Department of N
Last Day to Vote!
Today is the last day to vote in this year’s primary election. If you haven’t mailed y our ballot in yet, make sure to drop it off in a secure ballot drop box near you today by 8pm. WPEA empowers our members to make informed decisions based on their values and the issues that mat
Ballots are out – vote for the candidates who will support public employees!
You already know this is an election year. While the presidential election draws all the news, here in Washington we will be electing a new Governor, Attorney General, and Commissioner of Public Lands. Ballots for the primary election on August 6 have been sent out and may be in