Interpreters United (WFSE) won the representation election for Dept. of Labor & Industries (L&I) spoken language interpreters with 81.5% of valid ballots cast.
To ensure we're ready to negotiate and vote on our contract as soon as we win the election, we need as many L&I interpreters as possible to sign on as official union members of Interpreters United (WFSE).
Great news, L&I interpreters:625 interpreters have pledged to vote for us in the upcoming election.
Not great news: We're very short on time to negotiate our contract.
To ensure we're ready to negotiate and vote on our contract as soon as we win the election, we need as many L&I interpreters as possible to become full-fledged union members.
If Juan Medina Bloise appeals his recent ULP loss or challenges the results of the election, we could have to wait until July 2025 for the security, respect and job improvements that come with a union contract.
We are very excited to announce that Interpreters Rising has officially endorsed our L&I campaign. Read their letter and a letter from WFSE Executive Director Leanne Kunze below.
