Resources

For Members:​

• Collective Bargaining Agreement: 2023-25 Contract

• How to Take Part in Local Meetings

• Guide to Writing Resolutions

• General Member Benefits: Legal service, life insurance, dental, auto, financial, etc.

• ​Foundation for Working Families: hardship & disaster relief.

• Public Safety Protection Plan | PORAC: Legal defense for law enforcement members.

 

For Local Officers & Policy/ Council 28 Delegates:

• Member Expense Voucher

• Local 1466 Constitution

• Council 28 Natural Resources Policy Committee Constitution

• AFSCME Council 28 Constitution and By-Laws

• AFSCME Financial Standards Code

• AFSCME Treasurer Manual

 

For Knowledge & Defense:​

• Weingarten Rights: Right to request representation during investigatory interviews.

• Principle of Just Cause: Right to due process in discipline cases.

• Garrity Rights: Protection against self-incrimination.

• Lobbying as a Public Servant: Right to speak with your legislators.​​

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For Stewards:

• Council 28 Code of Ethical Conduct for Stewards

• Steward Handbook

• Keys to Effective Listening

• Problem Solving Toolbox

• Investigatory Meetings

• Policy for Processing Grievances

• Job Reclassification/ Reallocation Checklist​​​​

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​For Those on the Fence:

• Unions 101: U.S. Department of Labor​​​

• All About WFSE: Member Orientation Guide​​​​​​

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WSLC- Assistance for Laid Off Workers:

• Contacts & General Info Flyer

• Commissioner-Approved Training | Employment Security Department

• Training Benefits program | Employment Security Department

• Worker Retraining

• Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) Dislocated Worker Program

• Start Next Quarter

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​TVW: Legislative Updates from the Source

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Unfiltered, unbiased, gavel to gavel coverage of Washington state government actions, decisions, and impacts.

​TVW Podcasts:

• Legislative Review (7-12 min. episodes): daily highlight 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 impacts to the general public and state employees.​​​

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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

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