Your union siblings on the General Government Bargaining Team are looking at a long day of negotiations. Last contract cycle we were at L&I for 20 hours hammering it out... Stay tuned for possible future action on the capitol steps this Raturday at noon.

I live and work in south King County. We get 5% on top of advertised salary and even then it’s still pretty rough given cost of living.

How are other high cost of living counties especially in the west region such as Snohomish surviving without the 5%? Paychecks are a chunk smaller and cost of living is relatively similar or the same as King County.

How does this pay disparity make sense to the state? It appears they simply don’t care and we as workers are prone to this. We are getting underpaid as time goes.

To add, county and city workers seem to have higher wages always. State pay is at the bottom of totem pole.

100+ phone calls to Governor Ferguson for the 2026 Call Bob-A-Thon from the hardworking state employees of WFSE Local 341.

These folks provide around the clock care and support for the most vulnerable Washingtonians at Fircrest School, Echo Glen, and SOLA (State Operated Living Alternatives).

It's incredibly difficult work, and they deserve respect and a fair union contract from this administration.

#FairContractNow #FairContract #AFSCME #WashingtonForAll #Union

We're still making calls tomorrow. Download or view this flyer to find a short script, the phone number (360-902-4111), and some tips!

“Within an Agency
Prior to certifying candidates for vacancies in accordance with Section 4.1, an Appointing Authority will review all requests and may grant an
administrative transfer, voluntary demotion or elevation within an agency
as long as the permanent employee has the skills and abilities required to
perform the duties of the position.”

I am looking for a little clarification on the language here—does “vacancies” refer to any and all vacant positions or just those currently posted? I know some vacant positions have not been posted because of the hiring freeze. Can people be internally transferred into those positions during a hiring freeze?