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Food Banks and Frustration: University of Washington Workers Demand Better

Months into bargaining with the University of Washington, WFSE members feel disrespected by UW’s resistance towards better pay and benefits for the staff that keep the university clean, safe, and f

Heroes of the Gray Fire: WFSE Members Hold the Line

When a fast-moving fire threatened hundreds of residents at two state-run hospitals, WFSE members stepped up and saved lives.

Sims appointed WSLC Political and Strategic Campaign Director

SIMS APPOINTED WSLC POLITICAL AND STRATEGIC CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR

SEATTLE (Nov. 16, 2017) — Jeff Johnson, President of the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, announced today that April Sims, whom you remember for her many years on our staff and as a Local 53 activist, has been appointed to serve as WSLC Political and Strategic Campaign Director. She will replace Teresa Mosqueda, who is leaving the council after nearly seven years following her election to the Seattle City Council.

Capital Budget Impasse Day 210

Here’s the latest on Day 210 of the state Capital-Construction Budget held hostage

488 positions cut because of Capital Budget impasse; here’s the latest on Day 210 of the state Capital-Construction Budget held hostage

IN MEMORIAM: Lois Masten

IN MEMORIAM: Lois Masten

In a week of sad news comes word of the passing of another WFSE/AFSCME giant. Lois Masten, former WFSE staffer and wife of one-time Executive Director George Masten, passed away peacefully this morning (Nov. 15). The family is comforting George.

Lois was devoted to the members and her family in the many jobs she did at WFSE. In addition, she was a major force in George's vibrant but unsuccessful 1988 run for State House in the 20th District.

IN MEMORIAM: Larry Goodman

Rembering Larry Goodman

Word has reached us from former Exec. Dir. Gary Moore and former Dep. Dir. Mark Brown that Larry Goodman, the WFSE director of personnel boards and later field services from 1967 to 1996, died over the weekend.

RATIFICATION TCC-SSSU

RATIFICATION Tacoma Community College Student Support Services Unit

Negotiations concluded mid-October on the 2017-2019 Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Our Tacoma Community College (TCC) exempt staff tentative agreement for the 2017-2019 contract achieves pay increases for the entire unit.

Final push for Manka Dhingra

Final push for Manka Dhingra

This is it. One final weekend for Washington voters to fill out their ballots and return them by Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 7.

That means union members will be volunteering this weekend for get-out-the-vote efforts for Manka Dhingra in the 45th District state Senate race.

We are having our final door knock for Manka Dhingra this coming Sunday, Nov. 5, 10AM @ 8151 164th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052. This is it!