​Dear WPEA Members,
 
The voting package to re-vote the WPEA Bylaws Changes was mailed to all eligible voters on Friday, July 17, and are due back to the WPEA post office box by August 10.
 
There was an error in the counties to be included in the different districts – Okanogan county was inadvertently left out of District 8.  The attachments have been corrected.
 
Thank you for taking the time to vote in this very important action and double the thanks if you voted in the original sending.  The outcome of this vote will determine how many districts, and therefore vice presidents, your union will have.  This is particularly important because this is the year that you vote for all your union officers.  The term of officers will be January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023.  
 
The other item in this voting package is changing the number of district meetings held each year; from the currently monthly requirement to a quarterly schedule (we can always hold more meetings when necessary, but never fewer).
 
Again, thanks for taking time to vote in this election.  Stay safe and healthy!
 
In solidarity,
 
Kent Stanford
WPEA President

WPEA Endorsements
As our state faces the unprecedented combination of a public health crisis and a budget shortfall, Washingtonians will depend on the vital services our members provide. We need to elect legislators who will fight to protect public services, invest in our communities, and rebuild an economy that works for everyone. WPEA has endorsed a slate of candidates who will stand up for public employees and the vital services we provide every day. Many are active public employee union members themselves. We need to get them to the legislature so they can fight for us.
 
District 1
Shelley Kloba, State Representative, pos. 2
Derek Stanford, State Senator
 
District 5
Ingrid Anderson, State Senator
 
District 10
Dave Paul, State Representative, pos. 2
 
District 11
Zack Hudgins, State Representative, pos. 1
 
District 17
Tanisha Harris, State Representative, pos. 1
 
District 19
Clint Bryson, State Representative, pos. 1
 
District 22
Laurie Dolan, State Representative, pos. 1
Sam Hunt, State Senator
 
District 23
Drew Hansen, State Representative, pos. 2
 
District 24
Kevin Van De Wege, State Senator
 
District 25
Jamie Smith, State Representative, pos. 1
Brian Duthie, State Representative, pos. 2
 
District 28
Mari Leavitt, State Representative, pos. 1
Dan Bronoske, State Representative, pos. 2
 
District 33
Mia Gregerson, State Representative, pos. 2
 
District 38
June Robinson, State Senator
 
District 40
Liz Lovelett, State Senator
 
District 49
Monica Stonier, State Representative, pos. 2
 
You can see all the candidates endorsed by the Washington State Labor Council here:
 
You should receive your ballots this weekend. Make sure to return your ballots no later than Tuesday, August 4.

The By-Laws Vote that was sent out recently contained an error, it was missing Okanogan County.  This vote will be re-run at a later date.  We apologize for the error and an inconvenience it might have caused.  

​Thank you

Attention WPEA Member! Did you work on campus from the beginning of the COVID closure? You may be able to carry over any unused personal leave days (that would otherwise expire June 30)!
 
You might also be able to carry over if you’ve been working from home but had a personal leave day request denied during the closure.
 
But you need to let your HR office know you want the rollover. And you need to tell them this week, by this Thursday, June 25! If you think you qualify, call your HR office today. Even if you’re not sure, call and confirm it with them. 

MOU Concerning Higher Education Leave Days