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Technology & Privacy Story Collection

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  • WPEA is looking for stories!

PFMLA Stories

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  • Have you used Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave? Share your story and help protect this critical program for working families.

WALKOUT August 31st!

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  • Anybody who cares about public services is welcome and encouraged to join the walkout.

2026 Scholarship Winners

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  • Congratulations to our scholarship recipients! Thank you to everyone who applied, and check out more opportunities through UFCW and Union Plus.

Military Department Members Show Up

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  • Workers are watching bargaining together, exposing the employer’s conduct and showing the power of collective accountability.

Thank You, RPEC: Retirement Planning

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  • Thanks to RPEC for an informative retirement planning presentation. Download the handbook and slides, and watch for future sessions.

2026 Election & Ratification

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  • Everything you need to know about WPEA's Fall 2026 ratification campaign and Executive Board election is here.

2026 Executive Board Election

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  • Ready to get involved? Executive Board nominations open August 24. Learn how you can lead and vote in WPEA’s 2027 election.

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