Professional Documents
Culture Documents
v. 3/2011
Join PEOPLE today! Return the authorization card found between pages 6 and 7.
By joining AFSCME PEOPLE you have a direct impact on the political process
and the people who represent you. No other group of employees has such
a direct connection to politics as AFSCME members.
Politicians will make decisions that have a great impact on
you - from retirement to job security - with or without your
input. Make your voice heard by joining with other
members in AFSCME PEOPLE.
UNION BASICS:
Structure and governance
Who runs the union?...............................................................................6
WFSE Locals .........................................................................................7
Council Policy Committees....................................................................8
Council Executive Board .......................................................................9
Political involvement
Legislative and Political Action (LPA).................................................10
LPA activists make WFSE happen!......................................................11
Our accomplishments............................................................................12
Conservative Caucus.............................................................................13.
Public Safety Employees Caucus..........................................................13
We build power with PEOPLE.................................... front inside cover
Representation, Rights and Membership
Collective bargaining............................................................................14
Your rights.............................................................................................15
Building a strong union.........................................................................16
Membership dues, non-member options & nonassociation..................17
Communications...................................................................................19
Get Involved
Member activities and trainings............................................................20
Stewardship ..........................................................................................22
Organize for power ..............................................................................23
RESOURCES:
Locals guidebook..................................................................................24
Northwest AFSCME ............................................................................27
WFSE organizational chart...................................................................28
Office locations and contact information .............................................29
Retired Public Employees Council of Washington...............................29
Members Only Benefits poster................................................ Centerfold
All About WFSE is a product of WFSE/AFSCME’s Communication Committee. The 2007-2009 committee was:
Sue Henricksen (chair), Larry Flue, Cheri Garrett, Don Hewitt, Sherry Hewitt, Kandy Kraig, Tom McArthur,
Julianne Moore, Shellie Savage and Carol Dotlich (president).
MISSION STATEMENT
Welcome!
All About WFSE is a Member Orientation and Resource Guide designed to introduce you to
the union that represents you, and to help you find the answers you might have on how our
union works for you.
This booklet should also help you find out about how to get involved in union activities -
shop stewardship, contract negotiations, workplace activism, grassroots lobbying, political
action and other areas.
We hope you will get involved - because you truly are the union and being an active mem-
ber is the best way for you to get the most out of union membership and representation.
Together, let’s make a difference - to improve our jobs and the public services we provide.
Carol Dotlich
President
You can contact me at WFSE/AFSCME Headquarters!
Follow me on my blog at http://wfsec28-president.blogspot.com
P.S: I want to remind you that we are committed to buying union-made in the
USA products. That includes printing material at union print shops. If it doesn’t
carry a union label, we fail in our mission to support those union workers we want
to support us. Plus, when it’s union-made in the USA, you’re assured that shirt
with your local logo on it wasn’t made by child labor in some sweat shop over-
seas. You can read the policies on union-labeling online at WFSE.org > Com-
munications Center > Communications Policies. For help in finding a legitimate
union vendor or print shop or help printing with a union label, direct inquiries to
Tim Welch, Director of Public Affairs, 800-562-6002 or info@wfse.org.
Other victories • $1 million pay equity settlement The Conservative Caucus was
for DD Case Resource Managers created by the union’s Execu-
The union has also defeated numer- tive Board as part of the council’s
ous attempts to expand (2007).
successful legislative and political
contracting out, reduce collective • Settlement preserving negotiated action program.
bargaining and civil service rights medical/dental flexible spending
and strip away seniority rights. accounts (2007). It aims to include the views of mem-
The union has also won in the • Domestic partner benefits bers who identify themselves as a
courts and at the bargaining table: (2000). conservative.
• First full-scope collective bar- • Settlement of lawsuit increasing The Conservative Caucus brings
gaining agreements bring first life insurance benefits (1999). WFSE/AFSCME’s values on fair
pay raises in four years (2005). • Settlement of WFSE/AFSCME’s pay, contracting out, and budget-
comparable worth pay equity ing, to conservative politicians and
• Thousands more state employ- policymakers.
ees win contract rights through lawsuit against the state (1985).
union organizing (2002-05). • Supreme Court victory for Mission Statement
• WFSE/AFSCME’s first-ever union’s anti-contracting out law- Develop an ongoing and meaningful
strike (2001) mobilizes thou- suit (1978). network by which the conservative
sands of members, forces Leg- • Passage of WFSE/AFSCME- voice becomes included. We are a
islature to back down, grant pay sponsored State Civil Service unified entity, contributing to all parts
raises, and other improvements. Initiative 207 (1960). of the WFSE political process.
• Preserving step increase dates • Right for state employees to join Goals and Principles
(2005). unions (1941) and right to union
Goal #1: To strengthen the union
• $30 million common class representation (1971).
by increasing conservative
(Shroll) lawsuit settlement participation and political
(2006). diversity.
• $55 million health funding Goal #2: We are committed to work-
settlement brings $756 lump ing effectively within the
sum payments (2007). union’s rules, processes,
• Capped successful campaign with and structure.
anti-bullying language added to
Contact Diana Whitmore at 800-
most contracts (2008).
562-6002 or diana@wfse.org for
more information.
Collective Bargaining
What is collective bargaining? The contracts include articles versity of Washington, and UW Po-
Collective bargaining is the right on wages, hours of work, protec- lice Management bargain with their
to negotiate on issues important to tions against contracting out and respective administrations. Renton
you - including your pay, benefits, other terms and conditions of Technical College also bargains
seniority, and grievance procedures. employment, including: hiring and with their administration but under
appointments; overtime; training a different state law.
Who negotiates our contract? and employee development; licen- By law, health benefits are negoti-
A team of WFSE/AFSCME union sure and certification; holidays and ated by a coalition of all unions
members elected from their bargain- leave; safety and health; discipline; representing state employees in
ing units negotiate each contract, privacy; and grievance procedures. Washington. The agreed upon
with WFSE staff serving as chief To read more about what can and health language is then inserted
negotiators. can’t be bargained, refer to RCW into each CBA.
A Committee of the Executive 41.80.020, Scope of Bargaining.
Contract Ratification
Board, the Collective Bargaining Contract proposals
When negotiations are complete,
Committee (CBC), makes recom- Members submit contract propos- members vote to accept the con-
mendations regarding the bargaining als in the summer and fall of odd- tract. This “ratification” vote takes
structure to the Executive Board for numbered years in preparation for place after contracts are success-
approval. bargaining in even-numbered years. fully negotiated and prior to being
Read more about bargaining team Proposals are submitted through the forwarded to the governor’s Office
structure on WFSE.org > Bargain- local unions and policy commit- of Financial Management.
ing Center. tees, online at WFSE.org, and by the
Council 28 Executive Board. How can I get a copy of my
Collective Bargaining Agree- contracts?
ments (CBA) Bargaining team
WFSE.org > Contract Center
Our first master contracts, or col- Each bargaining team, with staff
lective bargaining agreements assistance, produces a final package Contracts are also posted on the
(CBA), which went into effect on that is presented to their respective state’s LRO website: http://www.
July 1, 2005, were the FIRST to management team as each team’s ofm.wa.gov/labor/agreements/
be negotiated under the Personnel initial contract proposal.
System Reform Act of 2002 which The General Government (GG)
gives state employees the right to Bargaining Team and the Higher
bargain over wages and health care Education (HE) Coalition Bargaining
benefits, as well as working condi- Team bargain with the Governor’s Read more about WFSE’s
tions. The contracts have a duration Labor Relations Office (LRO). bargaining structure and follow the
of two years. bargaining process at
Washington State University, Uni-
WFSE.org > Bargaining Center
14 Council 28 AFSCME • We Make Washington Happen!
Laurie Merta, Field Services Director
Your rights
As an employee represented by are encouraged to participate in How to contact your shop steward:
WFSE/AFSCME, your rights are the democratic governance of our If your steward roster is not posted
protected under a U.S. Supreme union by first becoming a WFSE/ on your union bulletin board, call
Court decision called Weingarten. AFSCME member. your field office. They can help.
Weingarten Rights Non-represented state employees What is a grievance?
If you are called into a meeting are those state employees not cov-
with a management representative ered by a contract. In general, a grievance is an al-
and you have reason to believe that legation by an employee or group
disciplinary action against you may How do I know if I am represented of employees that there’s been a
result, you have the right to have a under a WFSE/AFSCME contract, violation of the contract. But the
steward present during this meet- also called a collective bargaining specific definition of a grievance
ing. Read the statement below to agreement? may vary from contract to contract;
the management representative, and If you work in a position that is consult your particular contract for
contact your steward immediately. included in a WFSE/AFSCME the specific definition that applies
bargaining unit (a group of employ- to you.
Read this statement to management:
“If this discussion could in any ees where WFSE is their exclusive What is the grievance process?
way lead to my being disciplined or bargaining representative) you are There are many ways the union
terminated, or affect my personal covered by a bargaining agreement. empowers you to resolve problems
working conditions, I request that The Public Employment Relations with your employer. But if those
my union representative, officer, or Commission (PERC) is charged fail and you need to file a griev-
steward be present at the meeting. with determining bargaining units. ance, you need representation
Without representation, I choose Your agency’s Human Resource or - someone to prepare and present
not to answer any question. Payroll representatives can tell you your case.
What’s the difference between whether your position is in a WFSE WFSE/AFSCME’s trained stew-
represented and unrepresented bargaining unit. Or email us at ards give you that representation.
state employees? contactus@wfse.org. WFSE/ AFSCME has bargained
How can my steward help? strong grievance procedures to
Union-represented state employees which management must respond
enjoy many benefits because they Your shop steward is trained to promptly and fairly.
work in a position that is covered understand the provisions of your
by a WFSE/AFSCME contract. contract and help you if you think a When you’re part of a strong union,
violation of the contract has representing the overwhelming
Represented employees can be ei- majority of workers, your employer
ther members of the union or non- occurred.
has to listen to you.
member “fair share” fee payers.
Employees covered by a contract
WASHINGTON FEDERATION OF STATE EMPLOYEES www.wfse.org 15
Greg Devereux, Executive Director
As part of the largest union for Where does our dues money go? The International carries out certain
state agency and higher education Our monthly dues are divided national functions such as repre-
employees, WFSE/AFSCME mem- among four sectors: senting us in the U.S. Congress and
bers speak with a proud and strong coordinating political activities for
collective voice. Union member- • Our statewide organization - federal elections. It also provides
ship is the key to accessing that WFSE Council 28, approx. 65%; resources and expertise in areas
pride and strength. • Our national organization - such as collective bargaining, po-
AFSCME, approx. 25%; litical action and organizing.
WFSE/AFSCME is a highly demo- • Our locals - approx. 9%;
cratic union. Union members • Our local central labor councils - AFSCME’s Power to Win plan
make important decisions - from AFL-CIO, approx. 1%. represents an effort to build more
setting priorities for contract nego- member participation; hold politi-
tiations and endorsing legislative What support do we receive from cians accountable; increase our
candidates to planning job actions each sector? membership; expand the organi-
and changing the way the union zational capacity of our affiliates;
WFSE/AFSCME Council 28 is
itself is organized. make affordable health care uni-
your union. Full-time staff repre-
That’s why union membership is the versal; and project a proud, bold
sent you before the state Legis-
first step in making the most out image for public services and our
lature, in negotiations with state
of WFSE representation. Member- union.
agencies, before boards and com-
ship allows state workers to take missions (PEBB and PERC), and in WFSE Locals serve to connect
part in the decisions that steer the grievance procedures. members and provide the platform
union. for members to bring their issues
Representatives assist you in your
Union membership is personally work-related problems. The union to Council 28 as resolutions. Local
empowering; it also connects provides resources on public af- unions provide mailings, newslet-
state employees to the worldwide fairs, classification and pay issues ters and websites for their members.
historical movement of working and in combating contracting-out. They support collective bargain-
people standing up for their right to ing, organizing and other job action
negotiate for fair wages and work- AFSCME International, based in activities.
ing conditions. Washington, D.C., coordinates the
union’s actions on major national AFL-CIO, through Local Central
If you’re not a WFSE member, we Labor Councils, is where members
issues such as privatization, health
invite you to come on board. at the local level work with other
care and work safety.
AFL-CIO affiliated unions on issues
affecting all working women and
men.
What’s the difference between How is the amount of each deduc- How do I get a WFSE Payroll
being a WFSE member and being tion determined? Deduction Authorization (PDA)
a “fair share” non-member? Salary earned during the first half Card?
As a state employee represented of the month (1st - 15th) is paid on WFSE Payroll Deduction
by WFSE, you can either join the the 25th of the month. Your dues Authorization cards are available
union as a member or choose to on this payday will be your wages in most payroll offices and from
be a non-member. Whichever you paid times the rate of 1.5%, not to any WFSE office.
choose, you retain full rights of exceed the cap. You may request a PDA card by
representation and all the benefits of Salary earned for the latter half of calling us at (800) 562-6002 or
the contract. the month (15th - end of month), is sending an email to us at info@
But as a member, you also get a paid on the 10th of the following wfse.org.
voice in the development of con- month. Your dues on this payday I want to continue to be a mem-
tracts, deciding how the union is will be your wages paid times the ber but I object to my dues be-
run and other key union activities. rate of 1.5% but when combined ing spent on political activities.
Most of the approximately 40,000 with the dues amount paid on the What are my options?
employees represented by WFSE first half of the month, will not
exceed the cap. As a member you may apply for a
- more than 34,000 -- chose full rebate of the amount of dues spent
dues-paying membership. Who decides how much the dues on partisan political or ideological
How much are dues? are? purposes.
In accordance with the WFSE WFSE’s dues structure is estab- Information regarding this can be
Constitution, Article VI, Section lished constitutionally by our found in Article IX, section 14 of
1, membership dues are 1.5% of a members. Every two years, local the AFSCME constitution: www.
union member’s monthly salary, union members send delegates to afscme.org/publications/1920.cfm.
capped at $76.50 per month as of represent them at the convention to
make decisions. Are union dues tax deductible?
January 1, 2009. The cap increases
in proportion to general wage Under the Federal Budget Reconcili-
increases. ation Tax Act of 1987, dues, contribu-
tions or gifts to WFSE/AFSCME are
not deductible as charitable contribu-
tions for federal income tax purposes.
Dues, however, may qualify as busi-
ness expenses and may be deductible
in limited circumstances subject to
IRS restrictions.
WASHINGTON FEDERATION OF STATE EMPLOYEES www.wfse.org 17
Options for bargaining unit teams’ expenses are formidable. to the employee organization, for
employees choosing not to join Additionally, the fees pay for: the purposes within the program of the
WFSE support you receive from the union employee organization as desig-
All state employees covered by both on a day-to-day basis under nated by the employee that would
a WFSE-negotiated contract are the contract and over the long term; be in harmony with his or her indi-
required to either join WFSE and in on-going contract development vidual conscience. The amount of
pay member dues or choose a Non- and negotiations to continue to im- the payments shall be equal to the
Member status and pay fees. Non- prove our ability to do our jobs; in periodic dues and fees uniformly
members and members alike are representing individuals to resolve required as a condition of acquir-
represented under the contract by conflict in the workplace; and to be ing or retaining membership in the
WFSE, but only members partici- a collective voice on issues em- employee organization minus any
pate in the democratic governance ployees care about, at the bargain- included monthly premiums for
of our union. ing table, in the Legislature and in insurance programs sponsored by
agency/institution forums. the employee organization. The
What is union security? employee shall not be a member
Representation Fee status of the employee organization but
Union security refers to provisions
in our contract that allow WFSE Employees choosing non-member is entitled to all the representation
to collect dues from employees status will be considered Represen- rights of a member of the employee
who become members as well as to tation Fee payers. Representation organization.”
collect fees from employees who fee payers, as they are commonly Employees granted nonassociation
benefit from union representation known, currently pay fees at a rate status pay fees at the rate of 1.5%
but do not join the union. determined as the pro rata share of with a cap of $76.50. The cap
expenditures for purposes germane increases in proportion to general
The non-member fees (Representa- to the collective bargaining pro-
tion Fee or Non-Association Fee) wage increases. If you qualify for
cess, to contract administration, non-association fee status, you can
recognize that everyone in a union- or to pursuing matters affecting
represented workplace benefits designate that your fee go to one
wages, hours, and other conditions of five charities: American Heart
from the pay increases, stabilized of employment as set through the
health care costs and other pro- Association; American Cancer So-
annual WFSE Hudson calculation ciety; Children’s Hospital Founda-
visions of the union-negotiated process. The monthly rate can vary
contract. tion; Second Harvest Food Bank of
among locals, with the maximum the Inland Northwest; or Thurston
It’s fair to all covered employees rate of 1.04% effective 7/1/2010. County Food Bank.
for everyone to share in the costs Representative Fee rates change
that protect the union’s ability If you would like to apply for
annual based on annual union ex-
to provide meaningful employee non-association status, please
penditures.
representation. That’s why Non- contact WFSE at 800-562-6002
Member fees are often called “fair Nonassociation status and request a nonassociation form
share” fees. According to RCW 41.80.100 (2), or download the form at WFSE.
“An employee who is covered by a org > Main Menu > Dues & Fees >
Why do I have to pay a fee? union security provision and who Non-Member Fees. Complete the
Negotiating contracts is very ex- asserts a right of nonassociation form and return it to WFSE Head-
pensive for the union. The union based on bona fide religious tenets, quarters.
must bargain every two years for or teachings of a church or reli-
the roughly 40,000 workers it gious body of which the employee Membership is posted online at
represents. The costs of prepara- is a member, shall, as a condition WFSE.org > Member Info
tion, research and actual bargaining of employment, make payments
Union Communications
WFSE uses many different Subscribe to the Federation Newspaper: Washington State
platforms to communicate HOTLINE Employee
The HOTLINE e-news service is The Washington State Employee is
with its 40,000 members and
our quickest, most basic way of our union’s “newspaper of record.”
represented employees, and Printed and mailed at least 10 times
staying informed about union news.
to make it easier for them to a year, the Washington State Em-
communicate with each other. Released several times a week as ployee’s articles and photos cover
needed, Hotlines provide up-to-the WFSE members working for their
minute updates on the Legislature, rights on the job, as well as union
Washington State Employee: contract negotiations, or worksite organizing ventures, legislative
issues, as well as information on campaigns, and other union news.
contracting out and shared leave Each issue also includes a list of
requests. WFSE-represented employees in
Subscribe to the HOTLINE at need of shared leave. Read WSE
WFSE.org > News & Info online at WFSE.org > News & Info
The HOTLINE is also available on WFSEc28 on social network sites
WFSE.org, LaborWeb Local webs,
Facebook FanPage (WFSEc28), or Connect with us on these networks:
via phone: (800) 562-6102. • YouTube: www.youtube.com/
user/WFSEc28
Website: WFSE.org
Our website provides a wealth of • Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/
LaborWeb site: information for WFSE/AFSCME wfse/sets/
members, including regular news • Facebook Fanpage: search
updates, information on contracts, Facebook for “WFSEc28.”
events, and contact information.
Our View cable show on YouTube
LaborWeb Local websites Our View is WFSE’s monthly
Locals connect with LaborWeb - television production, broadcast on
integrated websites for locals that community access cable channels
include information and news from across the state and viewable online
WFSE and AFSCME. It’s a one-stop on WFSEc28’s YouTube channel.
information source for members.
www.youtube.com/user/WFSEc28
WFSE.org > Locals.
WFSE offers its members many Local volunteers cial disclosure laws, financial
opportunities to get involved in reports, and records retention.
helping make the union the very Each local offers volunteer opportuni-
ties. WFSE Locals consist of state • Communicators Conference.
best it can be, on the job and at the Local communicators have
local and statewide levels. employees brought together by
their location or their type of work. access to training through
Here are a few ways members can WFSE’s Communicators
become more involved: Each local elects its own president,
Conference. Tips on how to do
vice president, secretary and trea-
local and bargaining unit news-
surer, as well as representatives to
letters, websites, blogs and bul-
statewide committees.
letin boards are provided along
Locals may also run their own side emerging technologies.
newsletter, website, or other proj- Contact Laura Reisdorph,
ects providing union members op- Public Affairs Assistant, at 800-
portunities to share their skills and/ 562-6002.
or develop leadership abilities.
• LaborWeb Editor Training.
Attend a local meeting or contact Many WFSE Locals are shar-
your local union officials to find ing information online with
out more. their members through their
Training Opportunities: LaborWeb website. LaborWeb
editors have access to training
• Local Union Executive
through evening webex train-
Board Leadership Academy.
ings and have access to contin-
WFSE offers this state of the
ued education. Editors must
art training designed to help
have the authorization from
local unions develop the skills
their local to register.
they need to fight to win in the
Contact Laura Reisdorph,
current difficult economic and
Public Affairs Assistant, at 800-
political environment.
562-6002.
• Secretary-Treasurer Training.
This training helps local trea-
surers, secretaries and trustees
maintain financial records, fill
out required forms, become
familiar with different finan-
Stewardship
Get involved!
Shop stewards play a crucial role Shop Stewards are the eyes and Training Opportunities:
in the day-to-day experience of ears of a union. They make sure • Stewards In Action Training-
union representation. Stewards are that the contract is enforced fairly. Stewards In Action (SIA) train-
the first ones employees turn to for If there are problems, it is up to the ing is a two-day training cov-
help or information. Shop Steward to file a grievance or ering the basics of grievance
Stewards help their union co-work- resolve the problems through other handling, with an emphasis on
ers solve work-related problems, means. workplace actions. WFSE field
including filing grievances if neces- Shop Stewards are not only im- staff lead this course in partner-
sary, and maintain contact with portant to the daily operations of ship with member educators.
union staff representatives. the union, they are also co-workers This training is held as needed.
WFSE’s steward training program who care deeply for worker rights. • Continuing Steward Education:
is second-to-none-and is a great They are usually the first people to Member Mobilization
way of finding out how union rep- learn of a member’s grievance. This CSE is a one day course
resentation works! for stewards focusing on con-
Shop Stewards take time out of
their busy schedules to attend union ducting workplace actions.
meetings, to study your contract so • Continuing Steward Education:
they are skilled at interpreting it, Grievance Handling
and to meet with union staff. This CSE is a one day course
Shop Stewards receive valuable for stewards who have com-
training. and are well experienced pleted the SIA training. This
in conditions of work, job descrip- course focuses on aspects of
Stewardship: grievance writing.
tions, safety and health, salary clas-
sifications and the benefit package. • Contract Training
The careful and responsible
How can I become a steward? A four-hour training is provided
management of something to all stewards when a new
entrusted in one’s care. You must be a WFSE/AFSCME contract goes into effect.
member, complete training, and be
appointed by the council president. Find more information at
For full details on how to become WFSE.org > Steward Center.
a steward, contact your field office.
WFSE’s Organizing Department Over the past 20 years, union mem- • Protect current wages and ben-
has one goal: Organize for power. bership nationally has declined efits for state employees.
sharply. This decline has resulted in It’s time to organize for more
• Only by organizing--growing
a shrinking of the middle class, and power - but we cannot do this
our membership-- will we gain
caused a loss of power for employ- without you:
power at the bargaining table
ees at work, at the bargaining table,
and in the ballot box. 1. Become a Volunteer Member
and in the political arena. This loss
• Only by growing our union will of power for working families has Organizer (VMO).
we have the power to protect had a profound impact : real wages 2. Identify people and groups
our standards and win improve- and benefits are at a historic low— that need a union. Encourage
ments with the state. while big business executives are them to take a stand and form a
• Only by organizing new mem- earning more than ever. union.
bers- in state service, higher We must have a bigger, stronger 3. Contact the Organizing depart-
ed and within private nonprof- union—a more powerful collective ment so we can follow up and
its-- can we protect our current voice—to strengthen the working help them organize!
standards and win the power to class. It is time to organize and
bargain for better. fight back. This is the only way to Training Opportunity:
protect ourselves, our future, and Volunteer Member Organizers (VMO)
that of our children.
We are recruiting member activists
Organizing for power will help us: who:
• Fight contracting out. • believe in the union and want to
• Stop non-union employers build the union movement;
from undercutting our pay and • can inspire others to stand up
benefits for change; and
• Empower public service em- • want to build a powerful voice
ployees who receive lower pay for working families.
and lack benefits.
866-820-2291 To learn more, contact Pam Carl,
• Make sure that state employee VMO Coordinator, at (360) 951-
organize@wfse.org voices are heard in state gov- 5791 or pamc@wfse.org
ernment.
• Build bargaining power to im-
prove conditions.
We thank you for all of your hard work and activism. There is much to do to
meet the challenges of the 21st Century.
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WFSE/AFSCME Staff
HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Kathy Andrus Sue Keller
FIELD SUPERVISOR FIELD SUPERVISOR FIELD SUPERVISOR ADMIN ASST EXEC ASST PERC SPECIALIST
Bob Keller Randy Lorello Kurt Spiegel Gena Anderson Deb Gregory Herb Harris
MEETING & TRAVEL
ADMIN ASST ADMIN ASST ADMIN ASST LABOR ADVOCATES
COORDINATOR
Jean Backman Shari Coffman Bobbie Reed Olympia:
Pam Herrick LEGISLATIVE &
Amy Achilles (t) PUBLIC AFFAIRS
POLITICAL ACTION
OLYMPIA SPOKANE SEATTLE Debbie Brookman
OFFICE MANAGER
COUNCIL REPS COUNCIL REPS COUNCIL REPS Sherri-Ann Burke DIRECTOR DIRECTOR
Mary Donnelly
Judy DeVoe Kandys Dygert Anne-Marie Cavanaugh Debbie Lippincott (t) Tim Welch Dennis Eagle
Tana Goforth Electra Jubon James Dannen INFO & NETWORK
Seattle: SYSTEMS ADMIN
Perry Gordon Rick Nesbitt Gabe Hargrove PUBLIC AFFAIRS ADMIN ASST
Banks Evans Renee Hunter
Lynnette Knight Dale Roberts Heather Kafton ASSISTANT Diana Whitmore
Judy Lumm Britt Kauffman Spokane: COMPUTER Laura Reisdorph
ASSOCIATES
Amy Murphy Joe Kendo Desiree Desselle DESKTOP SUPPORT
Joan Ahl LOBBYISTS
Dave Pardy Robin Ledbetter Mike Dyson Matt Zuvich
Judy Hines
Robyn Steacy Addley Tole Alia Griffing
DATA SPECIALIST ORGANIZING
ASSOCIATES YAKIMA Tiffany Korn LPA FIELD COOR
HE STRATEGIC COOR
Nancy Agan COUNCIL REPS April Sims
Rod Palmquist SENIOR PRINTER DIRECTOR
Cam Nguyen Marcelo Garcia
Brandon Day Megan Parke
Marlene Rucshner Gus Gonzalez ASSOCIATES
Phedra Quincey Meghen Elliot ASSOCIATES
TACOMA Tesia Roland Dawn Baker ADMIN ASST
ASSOCIATES Angelina Clement Irene Smith
COUNCIL REPS
Linda Hancock Christine McGill
Amy Achilles SMOKEY POINT ORG SUPERVISOR
Joeann Pulliam Mary Nelson
Steve Chenoweth COUNCIL REPS Elizabeth Turnbow
Sean Dannen Phyllis Jean Alexander Tom Wharton
Gary Hill Phyllis Naiad FINANCIAL MGR JOURNEY
Susan Hughes ORGANIZER
ASSOCIATES
Diane Blowers
Dawn Dearinger HEADQUARTERS SR ACCOUNTANT
Sarah Clifthorne
Carolyn Angers David Snellgrove
CLASSIFICATION CONTRACT (t) = temporary
ACCOUNTING ORGANIZERS
VANCOUVER MANAGERS COMPLIANCE (a) = acting
ASSISTANT Lauren Berkowitz
COUNCIL REPS Vacant MANAGER
Vacant Nicki Miller
Joan Gallagher Jeanine Livingston
Becky Stephens ASSOCIATE VMO COOR
Lorena Houser Pam Carl
Nevin O’Donnell as of 3/1/2011
WFSE/AFSCME Office Locations Retired
Public Employees
HEADQUARTERS OFFICE (800) 562-6002
Council of
1212 Jefferson Street SE, #300. Olympia WA 98501 www.wfse.org
(360) 352-7603 | (360) 352-7608 fax | info@wfse.org Washington
Federation HOTLINE: (800) 562-6102 or WFSE.org
Organizing Department
(360) 943-9160 | (360) 352-4730 fax | organize@wfse.org
www.wfse.org
(800) 562-6002
Seattle Field Office Olympia Field Office Spokane Field Office
(206) 525-5363 (800) 924-5754 (360) 786-1303 (800) 624-0256 (509) 326- 4422 (800) 442-8618
Smokey Point Field Office Tacoma Field Office Yakima Field Office
(360) 659-4333 (800) 967-3816 (253) 581-4402 (800) 924-5753 (509) 452-9855 (800) 439-9855