Paid Time for Training & Campus Activities
Did you know? Policy 4700 gives full-time classified employees up to 40 hours of paid time per fiscal year for college-sponsored training and community-building activities—like the recent BBQ/potluck! Be sure […]
Your Weingarten Rights
Have you ever felt nervous going into a meeting with HR? Have you felt that it could lead to discipline or losing your job, and you’re not sure why? You have rights. You have the right to Union Representation through your Shop Steward or Union Representative to represent you in a
Changes in Work Environment?
Have you been experiencing any changes in your job, such as additional duties with no compensation, abrupt schedule changes, or a change in your work environment? Do you feel like your working conditions have gotten worse recently? Be sure to let your stewards or Rep know to get
Know Your Rights: Changes & Meetings at Work
Hello DOR represented members, I’m Ashley Chipman, your state-wide DOR representative, and I want to remind you of what qualifies as a change in working conditions so if you ever find yourself wondering whether something you’re experiencing is questionable or actionable, you’ll h
Know Your Rights: Union Patches
At Highline, if uniforms are allowed to display any ribbon, patch, or insignia supporting another group, cause, or idea, then you also have the right to wear a union patch. […]
Power Isn’t the Strike. It’s What Comes Before It
Why decentralized communication, not just strike votes, determines our real power. Strikes don’t come from nowhere. They aren’t just a vote. They aren’t a speech. They’re what happens when thousands of people already know each other, trust each other, and move together. A strike
Personal Holiday or Personal Leave
or Personal Leave Ever wonder whether to tap your Personal Holiday or Personal Leave? Check out this full comparison for details Here’s the short version. A Personal Holiday gives you one day a year, paid up to eight hours. If you work a ten-hour shift, plan on using vacation or
Can We Strike?
One of the most common questions we get is: “Do we have the right to strike?” The short answer is yes, we can strike, but it’s important to understand how that works, especially as public sector employees. Unlike private sector workers, public employees in Washington State do not
Union Speech Is Protected Speech
You have the right to talk about your union—and your working conditions—on work time. As long as it doesn’t interfere with your job duties, short union-related conversations are protected under state and federal labor law. That includes: Talking about upcoming meetings or actions
Sick Leave for Mental Health
You can use sick leave for mental health. Article 12.2(a) ( https://www.wpea.org/uploads/7/0/4/9/70496281/wpea_gg_contract_2023-2025.pdf) allows sick leave for personal illness—which includes stress, anxiety, and other mental health needs. If you need a day for your well-being, y