Thank You for Attending!
Thank you to everyone who joined last week’s union organizing meeting! Your dedication to our cause is inspiring. As we move through critical bargaining and legislative cycles, it’s more important than ever to unite and strengthen our union through outreach and engagement.
We Must Close the Membership Gap
Currently, over 50% of WPEA’s bargaining unit members are active members who have signed their membership cards. However, this means nearly 50% of your coworkers remain non-members—part of the bargaining unit but not yet union members. This is a gap we can and must close.
If you’ve been following UNITY meetings or reading our newsletter, you know how important this moment is. We must build power now to protect our rights and make our voices heard. Last week, a group of stewards and member leaders agreed that immediate action is needed. We need YOU to help lead the charge.
The Next Opportunity to Act
✅ Talk to Your Coworkers: Encourage them to attend UNITY meetings and engage in the union. Building relationships and community is key—we are always stronger together.
✅ Join the March 13th Organizing Meeting (6 PM via Zoom): This meeting will focus on local actions to empower our workplaces. Bring your ideas, brainstorm strategies, and plan ways to increase union activity at your site.
Meeting Details: Date & Time: March 13 at 6 PM (via Zoom) Join Here: https://wpea-org.zoom.us/j/82403673691?pwd=Y0XIWrai7yJ1FDN7boSUaCngFQgoFZ.1&from=addon Meeting ID: 824 0367 3691 Passcode: 843533 One-Tap Mobile: +12532158782,,82403673691#,,,,*843533# US (Tacoma) +12532050468,,82403673691#,,,,*843533# US
Agenda: Contract Town Halls for Higher Education & General Government Planning for April 1st Collective Action: Fool Us? Feed Us Instead! ️ These sub-par contracts haven’t fooled us—they only feed our determination!
Additional Resources to Support You
WPEA Non-Member Information Page – Learn more about non-member participation, including a full-length union orientation recording.
– Ready-to-use tools to engage with your coworkers. These include a QR code linking to the Non-Member Information Page.
Request Printed Materials – Email solidarity@wpea.org with your name & agency to receive a stack of 50 printed cards.
Print Your Own – please do not use employer resources:
Join Our Discord (https://discord.gg/wpea ) – A space for union members to connect, share, and collaborate.
WPEA ‘It’s Not Too Late’ Postcards – Sent out to all non-members in higher education, general government, and Highline College bargaining units to encourage participation in upcoming ratification votes. Non-members are affected by the contract but cannot vote on it.
Your Involvement Makes All the Difference
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Let’s work together to build strength, solidarity, and power for our union! We look forward to seeing you on March 13. In the meantime, continue reaching out, engaging with your coworkers, and spreading the word!
