Washington State Worker Union OKs New Contract with No Pay Hike

Washington state worker union OKs new contract with no pay hike

The agreement approved by the Washington Federation of State Employees allows for more wage talks next summer. It is ‘the best we could get,’ the union president said.

WA state worker union OKs new contract with no pay hike • Washington State Standard

In a closely watched decision, Washington’s largest union of state government workers has ratified a new two-year contract that provides no pay raises but avoids takeaways on health care and other benefits. Members of the Washington Federation of State Employees approved the agreement Friday, closing the book on a frustrating monthslong negotiation with representatives of […]

WA state worker union OKs new contract with no pay hike

The Washington Federation of State Employees largest unit of government workers approved a new two-year contract containing no general pay increase for thousands of workers. In late August, union members across the state, including about 100 in Olympia, held a midday informational picket to spotlight their demand for higher wages. (Photo by Aspen Ford/Washington State Standard)