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VOL. 40 NO.

JANUARY 2012

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Why lawmakers should find revenue to stop cuts:


True stories from WFSE/AFSCME members on the front lines
We need a better Washington. We need to fund the programs. Brittany Barber, Local 491, Rainier School, Buckley

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Part of what Labor and Industries does is that we administer the Crime Victims programs. We have to stop victimizing these women who have been victimized already and focusing on a revenue package versus cutting services that will make sure that they get the treatment they need, mentally, physically, emotionally so that they are on the path to healing. Imelda Ang, Local 443, Labor and Industries, Tumwater It is only righteous that we take care of those who need the most help. The cut of the budget would affect disproportionately those that need the most help. Hiram Gray, Local 491, Rainier School, Buckley

Jan. 9 first-day member lobbyists (from left): Devon Ellis, Local 793; Rick Hertzog, Local 793; Brittany Barber, Local 491; Steven Yates, Local 491; Marcella Kurtz, Local 948; and Randy Kurtz, Local 948.
Theyve already cut so many human services and its a barebones budget as it is right now. They (developmentally disabled clients) wouldnt get the care out in the community and the services they need because theyre really profoundly (disabled) and it wouldnt work in a group home. Jack Ishitani, Local 573, Lakeland Village, Medical Lake

In Higher Ed, we need the money to support our students in the best possible manner. Russ Pounds, Local 931, Eastern Washington University, Cheney

Because of all the changes that have happened (already), its actually made our streets more dangerous today than it was say five, 10 years ago. All the different cuts that have been made have actually jeopardized peoples lives. Just the whole safety of the entire state. Cheryl McKinney, Local 308, Community Corrections, Reynolds Work Release, Seattle

Jim Wavada, Local 1221, Ecology, Spokane Because effective government is more important than less expensive government.

The people I work with are seniors and disabled and some mentally ill and they need the services that we provide and those are being cut by the proposed cuts. They cant afford that. Its going to put the mental health of the people that I work with probably on the street. Some of the seniors that I work with will not have someone checking in with them, being able to meet their basic needs of checking their medication once a week even. Its going to truly impact a large population of our citizenship here in the state of Washington. Pat Coulter, Local 313, DSHS Home and Community Services, Vancouver Public workers provide an essential service to everyone in Washington state. I dont think theres anyone who lives here that their life is not touched in some way by what a public servant does. We help everyone. We do everything. And if everything is cut, then theres not going to be anyone left to do what needs to be done and were going to lose society totally. June Sanderson, Local 1326, DSHS Sunnyside CSO

This is a fantastic state. And we have quality standards. If we dont have revenue, we will become almost like a third-class country in the state. (We need) to maintain the programs we have because if we dont, programs get cut and its been historically known that for every dollar that we lose, it will cost us $2 or $3 down the road. And that has to do with quality, but safety also. TJ Larrick, DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Local 1060, Bellingham Our Legislature needs to step up to the plate to find that revenue because the cuts have now gone past meat and bone. Were losing large sections of our education.....And when we start losing programs and start losing our students, our education system is going to start to go down and the state is going to suffer. Lance Walker, Local 931, Eastern Washington University, Cheney

Jeff Paulsen, Local 443, Consolidated Technology Services, Olympia Revenue would allow us to continue the programs that are protecting those that are the most vulnerable, keep our communities livable, and keep Washington the way it has been, a great state to live in and a state where people look out for each other.

Every day is lobby day.


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Sola Raynor, Local 1221, DSHS, Spokane So that vital services to vulnerable adults are not eliminated.

Tacoma CC Exempts, Youth Academy employees choose WFSE/AFSCME


Two more groups of workers have recently chosen WFSE/AFSCME as their union. TACOMA CC EXEMPTS. Exempt staff at Tacoma Community College will now begin the work of negotiating a first-ever contract. A majority of the 15-person bargaining unit eight -- signed authorization cards for the Federation. The results came in a count of the authorization cards (a tally of cross-check) conducted by the Public Employment Relations Commission Dec. 5. Higher education exempt staff won the right to organize under recent legislation. MILITARY DEPARTMENT YOUTH ACADEMY. Washington Youth Academy workers (in non-supervisory job classes) have won a voice at work now that their choice of the Federation as their union has been certified. The academy is a unit of the state Military Department. The unit includes 28 workers in the job classes Youth Academy residential specialists 1-4 and medical assistant. In a cross-check tally conducted by the Public Employment Relations Commission, a majority of affected workers signed authorization cards for the Federation. The tally was Oct. 3 and the certification was issued Oct. 12.

UNION NEWS

ABHS Bargaining Team negotiating first-ever contract


Employees of American Behavioral Health Systems, one of WFSE/AFSCMEs new public service bargaining units, are working on their first-ever contract. Their bargaining team met Jan. 12 at union headquarters in Olympia to prepare for their next round of negotiations. From left: Diane Blowers-Kohout, WFSE/AFSCME journey organizer; Brian Reed; Katie Enge; LeAnna Greene; Laura Long; Renee Jordan; Danny Adams; and Chief Negotiator Amy Achilles.

Natural resources collaboration bill boosted, but tweaks urged


The union Jan. 11 registered support for -- but with some concerns on -- SB 6078, the bill that puts collaboration above merger among natural resource agencies. The bill came before the Senate Energy, Natural Resources and Marine Waters Committee chaired by SB 6078s sponsor, Sen. Kevin Ranker of the 40th District. The bill directs such agencies as Ecology, Fish and Wildlife, Parks, Natural Resources and Agriculture to develop an ongoing process to achieve efficiencies in services, such as interagency collaboration, and sharing or consolidation of administrative functions. The bill also

directs the agencies to look at collocation opportunities. Tim Young, a Local 443 member with the Department of Fish and Wildlife in Olympia, recommended some tweaking of the bill to tighten up definitions and the role of the governors budget office in resolving disagreements. Any final bill must also respect the collective bargaining rights of employees, he said. Young said the bill is in line with WFSE/AFSCME put in the law. It says that if there is a final (all appeals taken exhausted) decision by a court that the repeal of gainsharing was illegal, then the benefits (ERFs) given by the Legislature allegedly to replace the loss of gainsharing, would

natural resource members responses on the unions 2010 survey that stressed the importance of streamlining basic practices in each agency and emphasized a more collaborative approach to managing the agencies rather than focusing on merger all of these in order to improve services to the public. This effort needs to go hand-in-hand with further efforts to look at overhead expenses, especially when it themselves be repealed. The union contends this is illegal. It argued that the ERFs should remain for all three plan members. There likely will be a memorandum ruling issued

comes to WMS and EMS positions, Young added. The committee passed the bill out Jan. 18. COMMUNITY COLLEGE LABOR TRUSTEE BILL BOOSTED. HB 2368 would require community colleges to have a labor representative on boards of trustees. It creates a much broader dialogue, Jeff Johnson, president of the Washington State Labor Council, testified Jan. 18. sometime this month. The parties will then have to draft an order based on the ruling and present it to the judge. Its difficult to say when that order would be final. An appeal is possible.

Latest gainsharing ruling due


Itll likely be later this month or February before a judge issues a final ruling on the Early Retirement Factor part of the unions gainsharing lawsuit. WFSE/AFSCME attorneys, along with lawyers from the Washington Education Association, were back in King County Superior in Seattle on Dec. 16, asking Judge Richard Eadie to rule that it was illegal for the state to repeal the Early Retirement Factor (ERFs) benefits for PERS 1, 2, and 3. The state was there to argue that the court should grant them summary judgment regarding the ERFs. The state argued that because the court had already
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Every day is lobby day!

STOP CUTS. FIND REVENUE

Rep. Marko Liias, 21st Dist., critiques member lobbyists at WFSE/AFSCMEs Lobbying Training Jan. 7 in Seattle. Some 100 member lobbyists attended. The 2012 regular legislative session is in progress. Its set for 60 days. The task is to find revenue to avoid the devastating all-cuts budget. Its a good time to stress that this session will be exceptionally important to us, our families, our union and all of Washington state, said WFSE/AFSCME President Carol Dotlich. We need to lobby our individual legislators heavily and maintain a sustained presence at the Capitol to stop further erosion of critical services. And every day of the session is lobby day. You can come on your At Jan. 11 hearing on HB 2143. Standing, from left, DeEtte Wood, Hazel Cromwell and Rebecca Withrow, all Department of Corrections; and Julianne Moore, Local 1326. Sitting, from left: Don Feist, DOC, Tacoma, Local 53; Billy Smith, DOC, Tacoma, Local 53; and Dave Thomson, DOC, Olympia, Local 443.

DOC members fight cuts to supervision


Rep. Mark Miloscia (right), 30th Dist., takes part in WFSE/AFSCME member lobbyists practice lobbying sessions at Jan. 7 training. own anytime, or sign up for one of the many lobby days scheduled by locals or bargaining units or other groups of members. Call Diana Whitmore at 1-800-562-6002 or email Diana@wfse.org. Or sign up at our online Action Center at www.wfse.org. Click on Action Center in the menu at the top of the screen. While youre there, sign up to receive regular text alerts. And dont forget to subscribe to regular e-mail hotline alerts. Community Corrections members from as far away as Yakima turned out for the Jan. 11 hearing before the House Ways and Means Committee on the bill to implement the governors plan to cut the supervision and sanctions for dangerous offenders released from prison. The bill in question, HB 2143, would reduce supervision of sex offenders from three years to two years and those convicted of violent offenses from 18 months to 12 months. (A similar Senate version, SB 6204, had a hearing Jan. 17.) A reduction in supervision time will also decrease DOCs ability to effectively administer programs that are deemed necessary to reduce recidivism, said Billy Smith, a Community Corrections officer in Tacoma and a member of Local 53.

Heres an easy call to action


Call the Legislatures toll-free hotline at 1-800-562-6000. Or call your lawmakers directly; use the updated directory on pages 4 and 5. Tell them: Im calling about the state budget shortfall. Further cuts to public safety, public services, higher education and health care will have devastating effects on our communities. True reform means revenue.

Parks fight continues at Capitol, bargaining table

When is enough is enough when it comes to the safety of our communities? Smith asked. Dave Thomson, a Community Corrections officer in Olympia and a member of Local 443, declared, this legislation is packed with potential tragedy. WFSE/AFSCME Lobbyist Matt Zuvich said the Community Corrections workforce has been cut in half in the past four years as supervision of dangerous offenders has spiraled down because of budget cuts. Only the most bad actors are under supervision now, he said. The rest are not at all. I would also ask you to consider that the savings that this bill proposes to book dont necessarily stay in the public safety system. At Jan. 17 House hearing on bad Child Welfare bill, from left: Tracy Fosty, Local 1060, Bellingham; Tony Gorini, Local 313, Vancouver; and Jeanine Livingston, WFSE/AFSCMEs contract compliance manager.

ABOVE: Parks Local 1466 members descended on the Capitol Dec. 14 to push lawmakers to save Parks. RIGHT: Parks member lobbyists continue to meet with legislators. At Jan. 16 reception, from left, Tom Poplawski, Don Hall, Rep. Bill Hinkle (13th Dist.) and Jose Velazquez. At press time Jan. 18, Discover Pass legislation had taken a big step in the Legislature. And demand-to-bargain negotiations over the shortfallcaused layoffs and conversion of some park rangers to seasonal continued. The Senate Ways and Means Committee Jan. 17 quickly heard and passed out the bill that would add value to the Discover Pass and increase sales to fund state parks now dependent on user fees. SSB 5977 would allow a Discover Pass to be transferred to another vehicle, doubling its value. The bill came as Discover Pass sales lagged, causing an $11 million shortfall and job cuts. State Parks is currently undergoing a massive layoff and reorganization, testified Brian Yearout, president of WFSE/AFSCME Statewide Parks Local 1466. Almost half of our park rangers will be laid off or have their positions reduced to seasonal in this plan. While the legislation is a big step in the right direction, the core of the problem is cutting Parks off from all state General Fund monies, which Yearout said is like pushing us off a cliff. Several other Discover Pass-related bills have been introduced in both the Senate and House.

Child Welfare end-run opposed


WFSE/AFSCME on Jan. 17 urged the House Early Learning and Human Services Committee to reject a bill that aims to end run the unions court victory that blocked the fast-track contracting out of Child Welfare Services. HB 2264 directs DSHS to proceed with performancebased contracting with network administrators who will be responsible for service coordination. Sounds good, but in reality, Childrens members see one more privatized layer, inserted into the system, which will make their tough jobs harder, not easier, said

Federation Executive Director Greg Devereux. Somehow, it feels to our members that this legislation is less and less about child welfare reform and more and more about promises made to whom they are not sure but certainly not to those individuals whose welfare they are entrusted with, he added. The start-up costs under HB 2264 would be $50 million, Devereux said. Our members right now in this great recession dont need more service coordination with network administrators who will make their jobs harder, he said. They dont need people potentially making mistakes for which they are liable.

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HERES YOUR UPDATED LIST OF THE 2012 LEGISLATURE


Heres your updated list with the names of the senator and two representatives from each of this states 49 legislative districts for the regular session that started Jan. 9. Democrats control the House, 56-42, and the Senate, 27-22. Use this directory to call or e-mail your legislators directly.
DISTRICT 7 Sen. Rosemary McAuliffe, D-1, (786-7600) (rosemary. mcauliffe@leg. wa.gov) DISTRICT 8 DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 2

Rep. Derek Stanford, D-1, (786-7928) (derek.stanford @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Luis Moscoso, D-1, (786-7900) (luis .moscoso @leg.wa.gov)

Sen. Randi Becker, R-2, (786-7602) (randi.becker @leg.wa.gov) DISTRICT 9

Rep. Jim McCune, R-2, (786-7824) (jim.mccune @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. J. T. Wilcox, R-2, (786-7912) (jt.wilcox @leg.wa.gov)

Sen. Lisa Brown, D-3, (786-7604) (lisa.brown @leg.wa.gov) DISTRICT 10

Sen. Bob Morton, R-7, (786-7612) (bob.morton @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Shelly Short, R-7, (786-7908) (shelly.short @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Joel Kretz, R-7, (786-7988) (joel.kretz. @leg.wa.gov)

Sen. Jerome Delvin, R-8, (786-7614) (jerome.delvin @leg.wa.gov) DISTRICT 15

Rep. Brad Klippert, R-8, (786-7882) (brad.klippert @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Larry Haler, R-8, (786-7986) (larry.haler @leg.wa.gov)

Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-9, (786-7620) (mark.schoesler @leg.wa.gov) DISTRICT 16

Rep. Susan Fagan,R-9, (786-7942) (susan.fagan @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Joe Schmick, R-9, (786-7844) (joe.schmick @leg.wa.gov)

DISTRICT 14

Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen, D-10, (786-7618) (marymargaret. haugen@leg. wa.gov) DISTRICT 17

Rep. Norma Smith, R-10, (786-7884) (norma.smith @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Norm Johnson R-14, (786-7810) (norm.johnson @leg.wa.gov) DISTRICT 21

Rep. Charles Ross, R-14, (786-7856) (charles.ross @leg.wa.gov)

Sen. Jim Honeyford, R-15, (786-7684) (jim.honeyford @leg.wa.gov) DISTRICT 22

Rep. Bruce Chandler, R-15, (786-7960) (bruce.chandler @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. David Taylor, R-15, (786-7874) (david.taylor @leg.wa.gov)

Sen. Mike Hewitt, R-16, (786-7630) (mike.hewitt @leg.wa.gov) DISTRICT 23

Rep. Maureen Walsh, R-16, (786-7836) (maureen.walsh @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Terry Nealey, R-16, (786-7828) (terry.nealey @leg.wa.gov)

Sen. Don Benton, R-17, (786-7632) (don.benton @leg.wa.gov) DISTRICT 24

Rep. Tim Probst, D-17, (786-7994) (tim.probst @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Paul Harris, R-17, (786-7976) (paul.harris @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Marko Liias, D-21, (786-7972) (marko.liias @leg.wa.gov)

Sen. Karen Fraser, D-22, (786-7642) (karen.fraser @leg.wa.gov) DISTRICT 29

Rep. Chris Reykdal, D-22, (786-7940) (chris.reykdal @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Sam Hunt, D-22, (786-7992) (sam.hunt @leg.wa.gov)

Sen. Christine Rolfes, D-23, (786-7644) (christine.rolfes @leg.wa.gov) DISTRICT 30

Rep. Sherry Appleton, D-23, (786-7934) (sherry.appleton @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Drew Hansen, D-23, (786-7842) (drew.hansen @leg.wa.gov)

Sen. Jim Hargrove, D-24, (786-7646) (jim.hargrove @leg.wa.gov) DISTRICT 31

Rep. Kevin Van De Wege, D-24, (786-7916) (kevin.vandewege @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Steve Tharinger, D-24, (786-7904) (steve.tharinger @leg.wa.gov)

Sen. Jim Kastama, D-25, (786-7648) (jim.kastama @leg.wa.gov) DISTRICT 32

Sen. Steve Conway, D-29, (786-7656) (steve.conway @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Connie Ladenburg, D-29, (786-7906) (connie. ladenburg @leg.wa.gov) DISTRICT 36

Rep. Steve Kirby, D-29, (786-7996) (steve.kirby @leg.wa.gov)

Sen. Tracey Eide, D-30, (786-7658) (tracey.eide @leg.wa.gov) DISTRICT 37

Rep. Mark Miloscia, D-30, (786-7898) (mark.miloscia @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Katrina Assay, R-30, (786-7830) (katrina.assay @leg.wa.gov)

Sen. Pam Roach, R-31, (786-7660) (pam.roach @leg.wa.gov) DISTRICT 38

Rep. Cathy Dahlquist, R-31, (786-7846) (cathy.dahlquist @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Christopher Hurst, D-31, (786-7866) (christopher.hurst @leg.wa.gov)

Sen. Maralyn Chase, D-32, (786-7662) (maralyn.chase @leg.wa.gov) DISTRICT 39

Rep. Cindy Ryu, D-32, (786-7880) (cindy.ryu @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Reuven Carlyle, D-36, (786-7814) (reuven.carlyle @leg.wa.gov) DISTRICT 43

Rep. Mary Lou Dickerson, D-36, (786-7860) (marylou.dickerson @leg.wa.gov)

Sen. Adam Kline, D-37, (786-7688) (adam.kline @leg.wa.gov) DISTRICT 44

Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos, D-37, (786-7944) (sharon.santos @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Eric Pettigrew, D-37, (786-7838) (eric.pettigrew @leg.wa.gov)

Sen. Nick Harper, D-38, (786-7674) (nick.harper @leg.wa.gov) DISTRICT 45

Rep. John McCoy, D-38, (786-7864) (john.mccoy @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Mike Sells, D-38, (786-7840) (mike.sells @leg.wa.gov)

Sen. Val Stevens, R-39, (786-7676) (val.stevens @leg.wa.gov) DISTRICT 46

Rep. Dan Kristiansen, R-39, (786-7967) (dan.kristiansen @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Kirk Pearson, R-39, (786-7816) (kirk.pearson @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Frank Chopp, D-43, (786-7920) (frank.chopp @leg.wa.gov)

Sen. Steve Hobbs, D-44, (786-7686) (steve.hobbs @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Hans Dunshee, D-44, (786-7804) (hans.dunshee @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Mike Hope R-44, (786-7892) (mike.hope @leg.wa.gov)

Sen. Andy Hill, R-45, (786-7672) (andy.hill @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Roger Goodman, D-45, (786-7878) (roger.goodman @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Larry Springer, D-45, (786-7822) (larry.springer @leg.wa.gov)

Sen. David Frockt, D-46, (786-7690) (david.frockt @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Gerry Pollet, D-46, (786-7886) (gerry.pollet @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Phyllis Kenney, D-46, (786-7818) (phyllis.kenney @leg.wa.gov)

Sen. Joe Fain, R-47, (786-7692) (joe.fain @leg.wa.gov)

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DISTRICT 3 DISTRICT 4 DISTRICT 5 DISTRICT 6

Rep. Andy Billig, D-3, (786-7888) (andy.billig@leg. wa.gov)

Rep. Timm Ormsby, D-3, (786-7946) (timm.ormsby @leg.wa.gov)

Sen. Mike Padden, R-4, (786-7606) (mike.padden @leg.wa.gov) DISTRICT 11

Rep. Larry Crouse, R-4, (786-7820) (larry.crouse @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Matt Shea, R-4, (786-7984) (matt shea @leg.wa.gov)

Sen. Cheryl Pflug, R-5, (786-7608) (cheryl.pflug @leg.wa.gov) DISTRICT 12

Rep. Jay Rodne, R-5, (786-7852) (jay.rodne @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Glenn Anderson, R-5, (786-7876) (glenn.anderson @leg.wa.gov)

Sen. Michael Baumgartner, R-6, (786-7610) (michael. baumgartner @leg.wa.gov) DISTRICT 13

Rep. Kevin Parker, R-6, (786-7922) (kevin.parker @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. John Ahern, R-6, (786-7962) (john.ahern. @leg.wa.gov) DISTRICT 14

Rep. Barbara Bailey, R-10, (786-7914) (barbara.bailey @leg.wa.gov)

Sen. Margarita Prentice, D-11, (786-7616) (margarita. prentice @leg.wa.gov) DISTRICT 18

Rep. Zack Hudgins, D-11, (786-7956) (zack.hudgins @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Bob Hasegawa, D-11, (786-7862) (bob.hasegawa @leg.wa.gov)

Sen. Linda Evans Parlette, R-12, (786-7622) (linda.parlette @leg.wa.gov) DISTRICT 19

Rep. Cary Condotta, R-12, (786-7954) (cary.condotta @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Mike Armstrong, R-12, (786-7832) (mike.armstrong @leg.wa.gov)

Sen. Jana Holmquist Newbry, R-13, (786-7624) (janea.holmquist @leg.wa.gov) DISTRICT 20

Rep. Judy Warnick, R-13, (786-7932) (judy.warnick @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Bill Hinkle, R-13, (786-7808) (bill.hinkle @leg.wa.gov)

Sen. Curtis King, R-14, (786-7626) (curtis.king @leg.wa.gov)

DISTRICT 21

Sen. Joseph Zarelli, R-18, (786-7634) (joseph.zarelli @leg.wa.gov) DISTRICT 25

Rep. Ann Rivers, R-18, (786-7850) (ann.rivers @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-18, (786-7812) (ed.orcutt @leg.wa.gov)

Sen. Brian Hatfield, D-19, (786-7636) (brian.hatfield @leg.wa.gov) DISTRICT 26

Rep. Dean Takko, D-19, (786-7806) (dean.takko @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Brian Blake, D-19, (786-7870) (brian.blake @leg.wa.gov)

Sen. Dan Swecker, R-20, (786-7638) (dan.swecker @leg.wa.gov) DISTRICT 27

Rep. Richard DeBolt, R-20, (786-7896) (richard.debolt @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Gary Alexander, R-20, (786-7990) (gary.alexander @leg.wa.gov)

Sen. Paull Shin, D-21, (786-7640) (paull.shin @leg.wa.gov) DISTRICT 28

Rep. Mary Helen Roberts, D-21, (786-7950) (maryhelen.roberts @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Bruce Dammeier, R-25, (786-7948) (bruce.dammeier @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Hans Zeiger, R-25, (786-7968) (hans.zeiger @leg.wa.gov)

Sen. Derek Kilmer, D-26, (786-7650) (derek.kilmer @leg.wa.gov) DISTRICT 33

Rep. Jan Angel R-26, (786-7964) (jan.angel @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Larry Seaquist, D-26, (786-7802) (larry.seaquist @leg.wa.gov)

Sen. Debbie Regala, D-27, (786-7652) (debbie.regala @leg.wa.gov) DISTRICT 34

Rep. Laurie Jinkins, D-27, (786-7930) (laurie.jinkins @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Jeannie Darneille, D-27, (786-7974) (jeannie.darneille @leg.wa.gov)

Sen. Michael Carrell, R-28, (786-7654) (michael.carrell @leg.wa.gov) DISTRICT 35

Rep. Troy Kelley, D-28, (786-7890) (troy.kelley @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Tami Green, D-28, (786-7958) (tami.green @leg.wa.gov) DISTRICT 36

Rep. Ruth Kagi, D-32, (786-7910) (ruth.kagi @leg.wa.gov)

Sen. Karen Keiser, D-33, (786-7664) (karen.keiser @leg.wa.gov) DISTRICT 40

Rep. Tina Orwell, D-33, (786-7834) (tina.orwall @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Dave Upthegrove, D-33, (786-7868) (dave.upthegrove @leg.wa.gov)

Sen. Sharon Nelson, D-34, (786-7667) (sharon.nelson @leg.wa.gov) DISTRICT 41

Rep. Eileen Cody, D-34, (786-7978) (eileen.cody @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon, D-34, (786-7952) (joe.fitzgibbon @leg.wa.gov)

Sen. Tim Sheldon, D-35, (786-7668) (timothy.sheldon @leg.wa.gov) DISTRICT 42

Rep. Kathy Haigh, D-35, (786-7966) (kathy.haigh @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Fred Finn D-35, (786-7902) (fred.finn @leg.wa.gov)

Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, D-36, (786-7670) (jeanne. kohl-welles @leg.wa.gov) DISTRICT 43

Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-40, (786-7678) (kevin.ranker @leg.wa.gov) DISTRICT 47

Rep. Kristine Lytton, D-40, (786-7800) (kristine.lytton @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Jeff Morris, D-40, (786-7970) (jeff.morris @leg.wa.gov)

Sen. Steve Litzow, R-41, (786-7641) (steve.litzow @leg.wa.gov DISTRICT 48

Rep. Marcie Maxwell, D-41, (786-7894) (marcie.maxwell @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Judy Clibborn, D-41, (786-7926) (judy.clibborn @leg.wa.gov)

Sen. Doug Ericksen, R-42, (786-7682) (doug.ericksen @leg.wa.gov) DISTRICT 49

Rep. Jason Overstreet, R-42, (786-7980) (jason.overstreet @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Vincent Buys, R-42, (786-7854) (vincent.buys @leg.wa.gov) SENATE PRESIDENT

Sen. Ed Murray, D-43, (786-7628) (ed.murray @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Jamie Pedersen, D-43, (786-7826) (jamie.pedersen @leg.wa.gov)

MORE CONTACT INFORMATION: Legislative Message Hotline: 1-800-562-6000 By mail: Senate: P.O. Box 404(insert LD#) Olympia, WA 98504-04(insert LD#) House: P.O. Box 40600 Olympia, WA 98504-0600 Governors Office: (360) 902-4111 (For relay operators for the deaf or hearing impaired, please dial 7-1-1) E-mail form: www.governor.wa. gov/contact/default.asp Mail: P.O. Box 40002 Olympia, WA 98504-0002

Rep. Mark Hargrove, R-47, (786-7918) (mark.hargrove @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Pat Sullivan, D-47, (786-7858) (pat.sullivan @leg.wa.gov)

Sen. Rodney Tom, D-48, (786-7694) (rodney.tom @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Ross Hunter, D-48, (786-7936) (ross.hunter @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Deb Eddy, D-48, (786-7848) (deb.eddy @leg.wa.gov)

Sen. Craig Pridemore, D-49, (786-7696) (craig.pridemore @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Sharon Wylie, D-49, (786-7924) (sharon.wylie @leg.wa.gov)

Rep. Jim Moeller, D-49, (786-7872) (jim.moeller @leg.wa.gov)

Lt. Gov. Brad Owen, D, (786-7700) (ltgov@leg. wa.gov)

January 2012

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WFSE/AFSCME MEMBERS-ONLY BENEFITS UPDATE


Schut Scholarships information
Three $1,000 Norm Schut Scholarships are available. They allow eligible members or members of their families to pursue studies at an accredited vocational school, college or university. One of the awards is earmarked specifically for an active member; the other two are open for members, their spouses and their children. The scholarship is named after Norm Schut, WFSE/AFSCMEs first executive director, who served from 1952 to 1974. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The applicant must be a graduating senior, or a high school graduate (GEDT accepted) from an accredited public, private or parochial high school. Applicant must be a member of WFSE/AFSCME or an immediate family member, or a non-association member covered by the provisions of RCW 41.06.150, or an immediate family member who has been a member of the union at least six months prior to application. Rules governing recipient award and use of funds: (1) Recipient must agree to enroll in an accredited vocational school, college or university of his or her choice during the academic year following the award; (2) The $1,000 award will be held in a sinking fund in a WFSE account and drawn on by the student for registration fees, books and incidental, direct costs to education. Any balance at the end of the first academic year following the award will be available to recipient on entering school the second year, conditional upon maintenance of satisfactory standing. Applicant must have a satisfactory scholastic standing and be in need of financial assistance. There are no gender or age restrictions. The WFSE/AFSCME Womens/ Equal Partners Committee will evaluate the applications and determine the recipient of the award. The committees decision will be final. April 30 is the application deadline. 1. Applicants name: 2. Address: 3. Date of Birth:
(Street) (City) (Zip)

Offered by the WFSE/AFSCME Womens/Equal Partners Committee

NORM SCHUT SCHOLARSHIPS 2012

Application-Statement of Required Facts

4. School choice:

5. SUBMIT OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT OF HIGH SCHOOL, VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OR COLLEGE RECORD. Your application will not be considered unless your transcripts are submitted. 6. Are you now the recipient of a scholarship or other financial award? 7. Are you working now? 8. Do you plan to work part-time? 9. Give pertinent information concerning your earnings or other financial assets and obligations that would be helpful in assessing your financial need. (Attach any additional data.) Hours per week:

10. Attach a written statement of Educational and Career Goals. 11. Do you have credits earned toward degree requirements? 12. Work History:

13. Member name: Occupation: Monthly income: Number of Dependents: Ages: Spouse Occupation:

Application deadline: April 30, 2012. For more information, call 1-800-562-6002 or (360) 352-7603. Online: www.wfse.org, click on the Scholarships link. Return this application to: WFSE/AFSCME Womens/Equal Partners Committee, 1212 Jefferson St. S.E., Suite 300, Olympia, WA 98501. Or FAX to (360) 352-7608.

Local Number: Date of Affiliation: In applying for the scholarship described in this application form, I certify that all of the facts contained herein are correct. Date: Signature of Applicant:

Younglove & Coker Scholarship information


One $2,500 Younglove & Coker Scholarship is available. This scholarship allows eligible members or members of their families to pursue studies at an accredited vocational school, college or university. The scholarship is funded by a generous grant from the law firm of Younglove & Coker, WFSE/AFSCMEs attorneys. DETAILS: Applicant must be a member of WFSE/AFSCME (membership beginning at least one year prior to application) or an immediate family member (including domestic partners) of WFSE/AFSCME (membership beginning at least one year prior to application). The applicant must be a graduating senior, or a high school graduate (GED accepted) from an accredited public, private or parochial high school. Applicant must have a satisfactory scholastic standing. Applicant must be in need of financial assistance. An official transcript of high school or vocational school or college must be submitted to the Scholarship Committee. Rules governing recipient award and use of funds: (1) Recipient must agree to enroll in an accredited vocational school, college or university of his or her choice during the academic year following the award; (2) The $1,500 award will be held in a sinking fund in a WFSE account and drawn on by the student for registration fees, books and incidental, direct costs to education. Any balance at the end of the first academic year following the award will be available to recipient on entering school the second year, conditional upon maintenance of satisfactory standing. The WFSE/AFSCME Womens/ Equal Partners Committee will evaluate the applications and determine the recipient of the award. The committees decision will be final. Deadline: April 30. 1. Applicants name: 2. Address: 3. Date of Birth:

Offered by the WFSE/AFSCME Womens/Equal Partners Committee

YOUNGLOVE & COKER SCHOLARSHIP 2012

Application-Statement of Required Facts

(Street)

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

4. School choice:

5. SUBMIT OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT OF HIGH SCHOOL, VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OR COLLEGE RECORD. Your application will not be considered unless your transcripts are submitted. 6. Are you now the recipient of a scholarship or other financial award? If yes, list amount of other award(s)? 7. Are you working now? 8. Do you plan to work part-time? 9. Give pertinent information concerning your earnings or other financial assets and obligations that would be helpful in assessing your financial need. (Attach any additional data.) Hours per week:

10. Attach a written statement of Educational and Career Goals. 11. Do you have credits earned toward degree requirements? 12. Work History and/or Community Service:

13. WFSE Members name: WFSE Local Union Number: Occupation:

Relation to Applicant: Date of Affiliation with WFSE: Spouse Occupation:

Net monthly income (combine members and spouses incomes, if appropriate): Number of Dependents: Ages: In applying for the scholarship described in this form, I certify that all of the facts contained herein are correct.
Application deadline: April 30, 2012. For more information, call 1-800-562-6002 or (360) 352-7603. Online: www.wfse.org, click on the Scholarships link. Return this application to: WFSE Womens/Equal Partners Committee, 1212 Jefferson St. S.E., Suite 300, Olympia, WA 98501. FAX:(360) 3527608.

Date:

Signature of Applicant:

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Shop Steward of Year nominations due May 4


SHOP STEWARD OF THE YEAR AWARD
WFSE/AFSCME Shop Steward of the Year Award 2012
STATEMENT OF FACTS I,
Person submitting nomination

SHOP STEWARD CORNER

Washington Federation of State Employees/ AFSCME Council 28 AFL/CIO


ELIGIBILITY: Locals and individual members may nominate shop stewards who have demonstrated outstanding skills to help their members and to build up the union at the grassroots level. NOMINATION: Submit written nomination (you may use the printed nomination form at right) with the information listed on the nomination form printed at right. Send completed nomination forms to: WFSE/ AFSCME Award Committee, 1212 Jefferson Street S.E., Suite 300, Olympia, WA 98501. Nominations must be received by May 4, 2012. All written nominations must include a statement of the required facts as listed on the nomination form at right. REVIEW: A committee, appointed by the WFSE/AFSCME president and approved by the Executive Board, will review the nominations and select the recipients. In those instances where the nomination is from other than a local, local officers may be asked to provide additional information. The committee may select multiple recipients. If this form is not completed in its entirety, the nomination may not be considered. AWARDS: The award will be presented at WFSE/AFSCMEs Shop Steward Conference May 19-20 in Olympia.

, nominate

Name of nominee

for Shop Steward of the Year Award. Nominees address: Work phone: ( ) Local union number: How long a Shop Steward: Agency: Current job class: Union offices held: Home phone: ( ) How long a member:

Description of why nominee should be considered for the award, such as keeping the members informed about the union; organizing and recruiting activities; representing members; enforcing the contract; member spokesperson to management (speaking up for members); defending workers rights; developing and encouraging membership participation; etc. (attach additional sheets if needed):

If this form is not completed in its entirety, the nomination may not be considered. Date: Signature:
Person submitting nomination

Send completed nomination forms to: WFSE/AFSCME Award Committee, 1212 Jefferson Street S.E., Suite 300, Olympia, WA 98501. Nominations must be received by May 4, 2012.
Cindy Turner, a financial services specialist 3 with the DSHS Statewide CSC in Chehalis and a member of Local 862, has been approved for shared leave. Contact: your human resource office. Peter Barabasz, a financial services specialist 3 with DSHS at the Sky Valley CSO and a member of Local 948, is still in need of shared leave in his long battle with cancer. He has no leave. He needs leave so he may attend weekly chemotherapy treatments and be at home to recuperate from his treatments. Contact: your human resource office. Mari Wyatt, an office assistant lead with the Department of Corrections in Seattle and a member of Local 308, is having total knee replacement surgery in February and will need three to four weeks to recover. Contact: your human resource office. Almaz Bekele, a patient care technician with the University of Washington and a member of Local 1488, is off work because of a severe and extraordinary condition. Contact: your human resource office. Jami Cordero, a medical assistance specialist 3 with the Health Care Authority in Olympia and a member of Local 443, has been approved for shared leave through Jan. 15. Contact: your human resource office. Tom Pierce, a financial services specialist 3 at the DSHS Lakewood CSO and a member of Local 53, has been approved for shared leave because of a serious medical condition. Contact: your human resource office. Elsa Tapia, an office assistant 3 with the DSHS Statewide HIU Team and a member of Local 1181, is in need of shared leave because of a serious medical condition and surgery that has caused her leave balances to drop to zero. Contact: your human resource office. Amber Shealy, a mental health technician 2 at Western State Hospital in Lakewood and a member of Local 793, is caring for her husband, who is on Comfort Care. Contact: Western State Hospitals Human Resources Office at (253) 7562503 or your human resource office. Sue Clemenson, a social worker 2 at the DSHS Belltown CSO in Seattle and a member of Local 843, has exhausted all leave while caring for her husband, Nick, also a DSHS employee, who is battling a life-threatening illness. Contact: your human resource office. Barbara A. Lensch, a secretary lead with the Department of Ecology in Lacey and a member of Local 443, has been off work four weeks because of a serious knee injury. Its not clear when the surgeon will clear her to return to work. Contact: your human resource office. Amada Wells, a financial services specialist 2 at the DSHS North Smokey Point CSO and a member of Local 948, has been approved for shared leave. Contact: your human resource office. Jeani Kenward, a financial services specialist 3 at the DSHS Lakewood CSO and a member of Local 53, has been approved for shared leave because of a serious medical condition. She will soon exhaust all her leave balances. Contact: your human resource office. Linda Jessee, a financial services specialist 3 with the DSHS Call Center in Vancouver and a member of Local 313, has been approved for shared leave during her extended recovery from medical complications. Contact: Janet Crader at (360) 725-4808 or your human resource office. Lisa Gullekson, a cost reimbursement analyst 3 with the state Health Care Authority in Olympia, has been approved for shared leave through Feb. 15, 2012. Contact: Kerri Kallay, (360) 725-3712 or your human resource office.

SHARED LEAVE REQUESTS


If youve been approved to receive shared leave by your agency or institution, you can place a notice here. Once youve been approved by your agency or institution, WFSE/AFSCME can place your shared leave request here and online. Please include a contact in your agency, usually in human resources, for donors to call. E-mail the editor at tim@wfse.org. Or call 1-800562-6002. The following could use a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday:
Audreia Briggs, a financial services specialist 3 with the Change Resolution Team at the DSHS Columbia River CSO in Vancouver and a member of Local 313, has been approved for shared leave because of a medical condition. Contact: your human resource office. Adrienne Fernandez, a recreation and athletics specialist with the Washington State School for the Blind in Vancouver and a member of Local 1225, is caring for her daughter who is very ill and currently hospitalized. She needs shared leave because her daughter will be receiving medical treatment for several more weeks. Contact: Jessica Sydnor, (360) 696-6321.

Daniela McDonald, a medical assistance specialist 3 in the Health Care Authority Division of Healthcare Services, has been approved for shared leave. Contact: Kerri Kallay, (360) 7253712 or your human resource office Teresita TJ Ibanez, a social worker 3 with DSHS in Lynnwood and a member of Local 948, has been approved for shared leave during a lengthy medical recovery. Contact: Teresa Alseth, (425) 339-1754 or your human resource office. Anita Long, a financial services specialist 3 with DSHS in Tacoma and a member of Local 53, is in need of shared leave because of surgery. Contact: your human resource office. Debbie Joseph, an office assistant 3 at the DSHS Arlington Statewide HIU and a member of Local 948, has been approved for shared leave to care for her husband who is having a lung transplant. She has exhausted all leave. Contact: your human resource office. Tera King-Gillespie, a claims specialist with DSHS Enterprise Risk Management in Olympia and a member of Local 443, has been approved for shared leave because of surgery and recovery time. Contact: Merrie Thornton, (360) 725-5822 or merrie.thornton@dshs.wa.gov.

RETIRED: Sandie Reynolds, a 21-year member of Kitsap County Local 1181 and a social worker 3 with DSHS, retired in December. Some 100 friends and co-workers celebrated her work at a Dec. 20 retirement party at the Bremerton Childrens Administration office.

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UNION MEMBERSHIP PAYS How a skateboard and strong union stewards helped Local 1488s Troy Jones win justice

ts not often that justice balances on a skateboard and the solid notes of a veteran shop steward. But thats what happened in the case of Troy Jones, 47, a veteran window washer at the University of Washington and member of Local 1488. For more than two years, Jones sat in a sort of limbo while a final counseling dangled over his head. It was based on allegations stemming from what others said he did to a skateboarder near the UW campus in October 2009. UW management alleged Jones and a co-worker were driving their university van near the Burke Gilman trail on the west side of campus. Jones came upon the skateboarder in the middle of Brooklyn Avenue. Management alleges Jones honked and yelled at the skateboarder. When the boarder flipped him off, Jones allegedly ran him off the road. Joness nightmare came when an investigation took place, management provided conflicting or uncorroborated accounts and Jones got the final counseling. It was like Jones was a character in all those old Hitchcock movies who ends up being the wronged man based on false accusations. But with full union representation from stewards Paula Lukaszek and

on the handwritten notes taken at an investigative interview by veteran Local 1488 Shop Steward Lukaszek. Her notes debunked managements accounts and corroborated Joness accounts. And with a lot of hard work and divine intervention, Jones said the union located the skateboarder, a UW pre-med student. He showed a lot of guts and agreed to testify at Joness arbitration hearing. He could have easily just faded away, Kendo said. The student skateboarder backed up Joness account. He said Jones had honked at him as a warning to get out of the middle of the street. Agitated, he flipped off Jones before he even knew who was behind him. The van never came close to him and didnt run him Evans off the road, he said. Nothing Jones did was threatening or improper in any other way, the skateboarder said. Based on that eyewitness account from the skateboarder himself, the arbitrator on Dec. 31 ruled in Joness favor. He said the UW did not show just cause to issue the final counseling. The final counseling and all references to it were to come out of Joness file. I feel very vindicated, Jones said during a recent interview. When they told me Id won, I was in line at a bank and I wanted to shout out, Hallelujah very loud.

Troy Jones (right) with WFSE/AFSCME Council Rep Joe Kendo (left) at Seattle Field Office (with an appropriate wall poster in the background). grievance went all the way to arbitration by an independent arbitrator. Evans argued his case. They continued to fight for me every inch of the way, Jones said. He faced serious consequences. As the arbitrator noted, a final counseling is not merely a warning, but is akin to a significant suspension, which normally is the final step in a progressive discipline system. The arbitrator, trying to sort out second- and third-hand accounts from managements investigation, relied

Lukaszek

Vazquez

Ed Vazquez, WFSE/AFSCME Council Representative Joe Kendo and WFSE/ AFSCME Labor Advocate Banks Evans, Jones got his day in court. His

MEMBERS IN ACTION
Everett CSO-Edmonds CC partnership innovates for those in need
Dedicated WFSE/AFSCME safety net workers make a difference every day. But a team of Local 948 members at the Everett Community Service Office (CSO) has joined with Edmonds Community College on a number of innovative programs for low-income individuals and families in need. Its resulted in seamless service to clients we both serve, said Chryss James, a social worker at the Everett CSO and Bridging the Gap team member. In the past 10 years alone, theyve secured $8.6 million in grants and in-kind services for WorkFirst families. Bridging the Gap team, from left: Jan Strand, Edmonds CC; Local 948 memThe team includes: two TANF social bers Chryss James and Nataliya Bologova, Everett CSO; and Merritt Hicks, workers, Local 948 members Chryss James Edmonds CC. and Nataliya Bologova; an Edmonds CC adult education specialist, Merritt Hicks; to help participants become self-supporting. and Jan Strand, Edmonds CC WorkFirst diThe programs have included everything from rector. the Phoenix Rising Domestic Violence Project to (TANF is Temporary Assistance for Needy Famiresettlement seminars to life skills classes. lies. It provides temporary cash and medical help for families in need. Many families participate in the Another goal is to break down barriers for those WorkFirst Program, which helps participants find whove earned a GED high school equivalency but and keep jobs.) need more to make it. In this economy, a GED alone is not going to get This frontline innovation came in response to DSHSs you anywhere, Strand said. challenge of leveraging funds, streamlining and colThe team is eager to share their story of their laborating with community partners. Bridging the Gap collaboration in case others want So far, 2,899 TANF and low-income families have to replicate it. been served by the Bridging the Gap collaboration. We recognize everybody is doing their best with By securing grants and in-kind services, the prowhat theyve got, Hicks said. gram has meant no additional costs for DSHS. The Everett CSO-Edmonds CC team has fostered For more information on the Bridging the Gap an intensive, comprehensive and multi-disciplinary programs, contact Randy Kurtz, Local 948 president, at approach to: meet and assess clients where they are; randallokurtz@gmail.com or Jan Strand, Edmonds CC, support clients in identifying and overcoming barri(425) 640-1008. ers to success; and develop a realistic plan of action

Donation for disaster relief from Bright Now! Dental


Carrie Magnuson (left), account executive for Bright Now! Dental, one of WFSE/AFSCMEs Dental Health members-only benefits partners, presents WFSE/AFSCME President Carol Dotlich with a check for $1,000 for the Foundation for Working Families. Bright Now! made the generous donation Dec. 15. The foundation, which is overseen by the Washington State Labor Council, exists to provide relief to union members facing devastation after natural disasters. The foundation took on this role largely because of the WFSE/AFSCME Members Only Benefits Committees work on our unions disaster relief fund after the devastating floods of 2007 and snowstorms of 2008. Dotlich sits on the foundations board.

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