POWER through STRUCTURE
- In some workplaces, workers seem able to rally quickly when problems arise. Information spreads, conversations happen, and groups raise issues together. In other workplaces, even when many workers share the same frustrations, nothing seems to move forward.
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Joey Hicklin
Bellevue members met over lunch
- Bellevue members gathered for a lunchtime social to discuss bargaining, recent reorgs, and communication from college administration.
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Rebecca "Becky" Turnbull
BC employees walkout for fair bargaining
- Bellevue College employees walk out with WFSE, faculty, in support of bargaining and a better contract.
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Solidarity with Faculty
- BC stewards joined faculty in their informational picket and invited faculty to observe WPEA higher ed bargaining.
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News Archive
Bellevue members met over lunch
Seven BC members met on Thursday, Sept 3, for a lunchtime social. Conversation topics included CBA bargaining [lack of] progress, impacts of recent reorgs on classified staff, and dissatisfaction with
Extremely Biased Reporting: July 16 Board Meeting
I wasn’t able to attend this one and it took me a hot minute to get to the Youtube recording. The full recording is is over 90 minutes long, so
Bargaining Update: Prepare to Vote!
After a long but productive bargaining session, we have a tentative agreement! Next Steps In order to meet all of the deadlines for the state AND get our stipend, voting
Highline Contract Ratification 2026
Welcome to the Highline Contract Ratification 2026! Be sure to check your work email for voting information and instructions. If you have questions or need assistance, please reach out to
August Bargaining Update
Bargaining has been going remarkably well this cycle. It looks like we are getting most of what we were asking for, in one form or another, even if it’s not
Summary of Classified Staff Quarterly Meeting w/Executive Cabinet
* I was not present for this meeting, so this post is written based off of notes kindly supplied by Steward Alex Lawrence. We are all familiar with the financial
BC employees walkout for fair bargaining
Bellevue College employees show support for movement at the bargaining table Today, classified employees and faculty at Bellevue College rallied for a lunchtime walkout with WFSE. Approximately 30 people participated,
Wear Blue!
Wednesdays are wear blue days at Pierce College. All classified staff are encouraged to wear a WPEA shirt. If you do not have one, wear what blue you have in
Bellevue College Staff Take Action for a Better Contract
Bellevue College classified employees will walkout with WFSE on Monday, August 31 at noon as higher education bargaining approaches its final scheduled session. OFM is proposing 0% wage increases in
Technology & Privacy Story Collection
WPEA is looking for stories related to technology and privacy in the workplace, share your story here! If you have any questions, please reach out to Sam Hines-Tinsley, sam@wpea.org.