Local 1221 Spokane

2024_lobby_days_-_take_action_-_copy.jpg

2024 Legislative Session Lobby Days and Training

Big decisions about our working conditions and livelihoods will be made in Olympia during the 2024 legislative session. Through our union, we have a seat at the table. Register for your lobby day today!

112123-appeals-desktop.png

AFSCME applauds nomination of Nicole Berner to federal appeals court in Virginia

Our union applauds the nomination of longtime Service Employees International Union (SEIU) lawyer, Nicole Be

092023-treasury-desktop-2.png

No tradeoff between strong labor unions and a strong economy

A recent Treasury Department report titled, “Labor Unions and the Middle Class,” was the subject of a

e-board_elections_featured_image_updated.jpg

2023 WFSE Executive Board Elections

WFSE has a new Executive Board, the statewide body of members that conduct the business of our union between conventions. When convention is not in session, it is the highest governing body of our union.

Save the Early Learning Center at Everett Community College

With an outpouring of support from parents, employees, legislators, city council members, students, unions and community, it is clear: We cannot back down till Everett Community College leadership completely scraps the plan to replace the ELC with a limited-service daycare.

Send a letter to EvCC President Daria Willis and the college's Board of Trustees—and make sure your neighbors, coworkers, and fellow parents join you.

National AFSCME News

Tacoma Art Museum workers unionize after a yearlong struggle
A yearlong struggle ends in smiles as workers form a union at Tacoma Art Museum. — Nov 28
The union difference: Arlington County and Alexandria city workers secure first contracts
Two Virginia jurisdictions have negotiated historic first contracts. — Nov 27
AFSCME to Duval County School Board: $12/Hour is not enough to live in Florida
Custodial staff at Florida’s Duval County Public Schools seek $15/hour starting pay. — Nov 22
AFSCME applauds nomination of Nicole Berner to federal appeals court in Virginia
President Joe Biden deserves praise for nominating a union lawyer to be a federal appeals court judge. — Nov 21
The union difference shines through at the negotiating table
AFSCME is providing the union difference during contract negotiations at the Baltimore Museum of Art. — Nov 20

Local 1221

Local 1221 Spokane

Save the Early Learning Center at Everett Community College

National AFSCME News

Upcoming Events