PROTECTION through COLLECTIVE DEFENSE
- When workplace problems arise, many workers hesitate to raise concerns alone. Speaking up individually can feel uncertain or uncomfortable, even when the concern is valid. But something often changes when workers raise an issue together.
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Joey Hicklin
WPEA Luncheon
- Highline members discussed contract gains, the lack of state COLAs, and ways to welcome new employees and recruit stewards.
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Sheena Pennell
Fairchild Members Connect
- Howie, Ted, and Garrett from Fairchilds Military Department joined me off base at a local establishment to discuss what’s been happening at the Union.
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Austin Lyman
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
Bellevue Board of Trustees meetings
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News Archive
Yes you can display a Union flyer at work
Can your manager make you take down a union flyer? Only if the company prohibits postings of any kind. If employees are allowed to post any non-work material (Seattle Reign
Welcoming a New President
WPEA joined in welcoming President Rich to YVC at her inauguration on October 16, 2026. Shop Steward, Sarah Frazier spoke of YVC’s amazing classified staff and shared some of the
BC Classified social Wednesday, Nov 4
You — yes you! — add value to the college every day. Drop in to a classified social on Wednesday, November 4th between 10:30AM and 12 noon in room T205!
Fire Training Academy – Sen. Murray
Courtney Chambers (right) with US Senator Patty Murray (left)
Facilities Training
On October 15th, all facilities staff assigned to the Yakima campus came together for the One Team, One Campus training. HR provided the training, with an assist from WPEA Staff Rep.
Member meeting recap
Heartfelt thanks to the 34 Bellevue College staff who attended today’s member meeting. We went over contract bargaining and what we gained: additional leave time, more time for new employee
Bellevue College WPEA member online meeting
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 between 4pm to 5pm (after Equity PD Day) All BC staff represented by WPEA are welcome whether you pay dues or not! You can be released
BC Classified lunch social Tuesday: You matter!
You — yes you! — add value to the college every day. Drop in to a classified social on Tuesday, October 6th between 11AM and 12:30PM in room T205! Bring
Important Leave Announcement!
As was mentioned last week, Yakima Valley College WPEA members voted overwhelmingly to ratify the 2027-2029 bargaining agreement, with 94% of the vote. That means each YVC WPEA bargaining unit
Commissioner Upthegrove Scales Back Plans to Limit Harvest
In a welcome move, Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove has announced that he is reducing the number of acres of so-called “legacy forests” that he plans to set off