Washington Public Employees Association

Washington Public Employees Association Founded in 1956, WPEA/UFCW Local 365 now has more than 5,000 members across Washington

WPEA Members! Looking to Nominate someone for the WPEA Executive Board - We are ready to take your nominations! Open Ses...
08/28/2026

WPEA Members! Looking to Nominate someone for the WPEA Executive Board - We are ready to take your nominations!

Open Sessions will be available via the links below at designated times:

Friday, August 28th – Zoom Room Available 1:00-6:00pm

Join Zoom Meeting
https://wpea-org.zoom.us/j/89120835837?pwd=nGNt9GaUkq3zgHmzIcnQLwA6ZGaRZH.1&from=addon

Meeting ID: 891 2083 5837
Passcode: 060741
Saturday, August 29th – 9am – 1pm, Saturday, August 29.

Seamus Petrie (he/him), WPEA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: WPEA nominations availability
Time: Aug 29, 2026 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://wpea-org.zoom.us/j/84203512265?pwd=loXQTnnyTkSIsrNAhXLfrxMsWl9unS.1

Meeting chat link
https://wpea-org.zoom.us/launch/jc/84203512265

Meeting ID: 842 0351 2265
Passcode: 510096

https://wpea.org/2026election/

From: https://wfse.org/news/walkout-august-31stAfter being told “not a dime” had been authorized by Governor Ferguson’s ...
08/26/2026

From: https://wfse.org/news/walkout-august-31st

After being told “not a dime” had been authorized by Governor Ferguson’s negotiations team for public workers 2027-29 union contracts, WFSE announced:

A statewide Walkout With Washington on August 31st
A call to action to send a letter to Governor Ferguson, OFM, and higher education leadership
Unfortunately, during a recent negotiations session, Governor Ferguson’s negotiations team admitted that they hadn’t been authorized to spend a dime one our 2027-29 contracts.

Now is a time to use our numbers. Our walkout will show our elected officials, higher ed leaders, and their negotiations teams that we’re organized and paying attention to what’s happening at the negotiating tables.

This is a coordinated action where folks will take regularly scheduled break, lunch, or vacation time to get outside, get press attention, and bring our message to our communities.

To see where all the walkouts are taking place visit: Walkout with Washington for Public Services – 8/31/26

At 12:00 pm August 31, WFSE members and our community allies will be walking out of work and demanding a fair contract for Washington’s public workers.

How it Works

Enter your zip code on this page to find a walkout near you and RSVP.
Don’t see your worksite? Fill out this form and we’ll add your worksite to the list.

Anybody who cares about public services is welcome and encouraged to join.

If you work remotely, please join the closest walkout to you, regardless of which employer is is for.

Learn more about why we’re walking out here.

Congratulations to our latest WPEA Scholarship Winners! $5000.00 - Kevin Yeh$3000.00 - Steven Reptsis$3000.00 - Rya...
08/25/2026

Congratulations to our latest WPEA Scholarship Winners!

$5000.00 - Kevin Yeh

$3000.00 - Steven Reptsis
$3000.00 - Ryan Decker

$1000.00 - Milo Hoppus
$1000.00 - Parker Liberatore
$1000.00 - Heidi Knotts
$1000.00 - Dillon Gassenburg

More opportunities are available through UFCW and Union Plus - Want to learn more? Email [email protected].

Important dates are just around the corner!Contract Ratification VoteTentative Agreements expected by September 10Online...
08/18/2026

Important dates are just around the corner!

Contract Ratification Vote
Tentative Agreements expected by September 10
Online Voting: September 11–27 (Tentative)

Hybrid Voting (In-Person + Online):
• General Government
• Higher Education
• Yakima Valley College
• Highline College

Online Only:
• House
• Senate

Executive Board Election
Help shape the future of WPEA!

August 24–31: Nomination period

October 14: Ballots & voter
November 13: Ballot count

To learn more check out: www.wpea.org/2026postcard

Important Information for Recent WPEA RetireesDear WPEA Retiree,If you recently retired from Washington state service, w...
08/18/2026

Important Information for Recent WPEA Retirees

Dear WPEA Retiree,

If you recently retired from Washington state service, we want to make sure you have the information you need regarding retroactive payments owed under the 2026 WPEA contracts.
Since you are no longer working for your agency, it is important to make sure your current contact information is on file. Taking a few minutes now to update your information can help ensure that your former agency or college, the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS), and WPEA can reach you if there are questions about your pay or retirement recalculation.

Please take these three steps:
1. Update your information with your former payroll office
Contact your payroll office and confirm that they have your current:
• Home mailing address
• Personal email address
• Phone number

2. Update your information with the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)

Log in to your DRS online account and make sure your current contact information is correct.

DRS uses this information to communicate with you about your retirement account and benefits. Retirees can update their address information through their online account.
www.drs.wa.gov/account

3. Update your information with WPEA
We also want to make sure WPEA can reach you with important information about your contract, retroactive payments, and other union updates for retirees.

Please update your current:
• Mailing address
• Personal email address
• Phone number
www.wpea.org/update

Why is this important?

Recent retirees may be entitled to retroactive compensation from the 2026 contract agreements, and your retirement benefit may need to be recalculated based on compensation you earned before retirement.

Please take a few minutes to update your information with all three organizations.

You worked hard for the wages and benefits you earned during your career. WPEA wants to make sure you have every opportunity to receive what you are owed.

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact WPEA at [email protected].

Hey LCB! Come out next Monday!
08/12/2026

Hey LCB! Come out next Monday!

Labor Day Picnic of Southwest Washington! on Monday, September 7th from 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM at Haydu Park in Kalama (253...
08/11/2026

Labor Day Picnic of Southwest Washington!

on Monday, September 7th from 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM at Haydu Park in Kalama (253 Kalama River Rd, Kalama, WA 98625

WPEA had a great time at Skagit Valley College Mount Vernon - with members turning out for burgers even on a very hot da...
07/23/2026

WPEA had a great time at Skagit Valley College Mount Vernon - with members turning out for burgers even on a very hot day!

The Edmonds BBQ was a great success, bringing members together for an afternoon of great food, conversation, and plenty ...
07/22/2026

The Edmonds BBQ was a great success, bringing members together for an afternoon of great food, conversation, and plenty of laughs. Members had the opportunity to ask questions, connect with one another, and enjoy meaningful discussions throughout the event. We were also pleased to welcome Representative Cindy Ryu, who stopped by to enjoy a burger and visit with Edmonds Union members.

A huge shout-out goes to the Edmonds Shop Stewards for making this event happen. They handled the planning, purchased the food, and kept members informed with regular event updates. Their hard work, dedication, and teamwork made the BBQ a tremendous success. Great work, team!

Don't Forget! Join us tomorrow at the Noon UNITY Meeting. Retirement can feel distant until it suddenly isn't. Whether y...
07/07/2026

Don't Forget! Join us tomorrow at the Noon UNITY Meeting. Retirement can feel distant until it suddenly isn't. Whether you're planning to retire in the next few years or simply want to understand your options, WPEA members are invited to a special UNITY Wednesday workshop hosted by the Retired Public Employees Council (RPEC).

During the July 8 UNITY meeting at noon, RPEC will present The Retirement Process for State Workers, covering key retirement steps, important timelines, pension and benefit considerations, and resources available to help state employees prepare for the future.

The session is designed to help members make informed decisions and better understand the retirement process before critical deadlines arrive.

This workshop is open to all WPEA members. Even if retirement is still years away, understanding the process now can help you avoid surprises later and make more confident long-term plans.

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140 Percival Street NW
Olympia, WA
98502

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+13609431121

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