Resources

Documents:​

• Collective Bargaining Agreement (2023-25 Contract) 

• Local 1466 Constitution

• AFSCME Financial Standards Code

• AFSCME Treasurer Manual

• Member Expense Form (reimbursement for travel, lodging, meals)

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Union Basics:

• All About WFSE: Member Orientation Guide

• Unions 101- U.S. Department of Labor

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WFSE Member Card:

• JOIN HERE

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Know Your Rights:

• Washington State Workers' Rights- 5 basic rights 

• Weingarten Rights- right to request representation during investigatory interviews

• Principle of Just Cause- discipline cases

• Garrity Rights- preserve your rights against self-incrimination

• Right to Lobby as a Public Servant- right to speak with your legislators​

  • 2023 Legislative Toolkit- statewide elected officials by district and how to lobby​

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50th Biennial Convention:

• WFSE’s 50th Biennial Convention, coinciding with the 80th year of our union’s history, took place from October 6-8 in SeaTac, WA.

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2023 Rise Up! Conference Resources:

• Bringing in New Co-Workers to the Union: A How-To Panel and Workshop

• Telling Your Story: Speaking to Media and the Public with Confidence

• Race and Labor: A Training Created by the WA State Labor Council

• Conflict Transformation and Action Panel

• Common Sense Economics: Inflation and What Can We Do as Union Members?

• Documenting Discrimination: Tools to Support Yourself and Co-workers

• Building Political Power in your Union: PEOPLE and Organizing

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Our Union & Associations:​

• AFL-CIO (The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations)

• AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees)

• WFSE/ Council 28 (Washington Federation of State Employees)​​

• WA STATE PARK RANGERS ASSOCIATION

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Office of Financial Management (OFM):

• Classified Job Listing- Find Your Job Class

• Salary Schedule- Current Ranges and Steps

• Classification and Position Allocation FAQs

• Position Allocation Process

• Position Review Request Guide

• Compensation Q&A

• State Employee Compensation Survey Report (2024)

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Links to benefits and perks:

• Public Safety Protection Plan | AFSCME Council 28 (WFSE)

  • The PSPP or PORAC is a law enforcement protection plan offering legal defense for law enforcement union members​.

• Member Benefits | AFSCME Council 28 (WFSE)​

  • This link brings you to the many member benefits offerings such as: wireless discounts, dental discount programs, money management options, and auto and life insurance options.​​

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For Stewards:

• Council 28 Code of Ethical Conduct for Stewards

• Steward Policy & Flow Chart

• Steward Handbook

• Keys to Effective Listening

• Problem Solving Toolbox

• Investigatory Meetings

• Policy for Processing Grievances

• Job Reclassification/ Reallocation Checklist

• PERC- Interest Based Bargaining 

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For Trades:

• SLAT (Skilled Labor & Trades) AFSCME Council 28

  • Under all our contracts, management is REQUIRED TO BARGAIN THE DECISION to outsource your work.​

  • You are your co-workers’ eyes and ears to catch outsourcing as it happens.

• The Construction Management Podcast

  • A tool for new and seasoned construction professionals looking to take their career to the next level.​

• WA Women in Trades​

  • WWIT is a community based, non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization whose mission is to improve women's economic equity and self-sufficiency through access and success in high-skilled careers in the construction, manufacturing and transportation sector.​

  • Their most publicly visible project is the Trades Fair held every spring at Seattle Center. Essentially an educational tool to introduce young women and the general public to the trades, the event hosts over 100 exhibitors and has an attendance of approximately 1,000 students and work-ready women. The fair features apprenticeship and resource information, hands-on demonstrations, workshops and career opportunities

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Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC)

• The PERColator Podcast

  • A space where negotiation theory meets practice. Explore tools and resources to resolve conflicts and enhance labor-management relationships.​

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Legislative Updates from the Source

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TVW PODCASTS:

• Legislative Review (7-12 min. episodes): daily updates on committee hearings and floor action 

• Inside Olympia (55 min. episodes): weekly in-depth bi-partisan discussions with state leaders

• The Impact (25 min. episodes): weekly coverage of decisions at the State Capitol and how they impact you.

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