Representation Rights

As an employee in a WPEA bargaining unit, you have the right to be represented by WPEA for any matter involving employment interests -- both as an individual and in a group grievance -- as outlined in WPEA's Collective Bargaining Agreements. WPEA CBAs establish grievance procedures to which management must respond promptly and fairly.

WPEA staff work together with workplace Job Representatives to advance the cause of our members. We strive to not only to protect and defend member rights, but also to expand those rights! WPEA is committed to providing effective representation to each and every member. If you have a problem with your employer and you need representation, we will prepare and present your case. WPEA provides professional representation and protection of our members' workplace rights through:

Contract Negotiations

WPEA members decide the issues and WPEA staff direct negotiations for collective bargaining agreement with the State for agencies and institutions with WPEA represented members.

Grievances and Appeals

WPEA staff and Job Representatives provide aggressive representation of grievances through formalized procedures to ensure contract provisions and rules are followed by management.

Legislative and Political Action

WPEA sponsors and monitors legislation affecting our members according to goals set by members at the Annual Meeting. We encourage all members to political activists within their Legislative District to ensure public-employee friendly lawmakers are elected.

Personnel Boards

WPEA staff attend all regulatory board meetings on behalf of our members to ensure that any proposed workplace or job class changes are properly bargained with the union.

Communications & Education

WPEA informs the members of key issues affecting them through monthly District Meetings, legislative updates, our web site, e-mail action alerts, and the union newsletter WPEA Today. WPEA also provides Job Representative training to assure effective advocates in the workplace.

Classifications & Compensation

WPEA provides representation on class studies and reclassifications to ensure you are paid for performing duties assigned. We also monitor the Department of Personnel's Classification proposals and provide feedback.