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Big Push This is the most important action we need every member to take. If you’re short on time or unsure where to start, this is it. Email the committee members listed below using this template or your own words.
Hello, my name is ____, I'm a state employee working at ____, and I'm writing as a member of the Washington Public Employees Association. I'm asking you to commit not to balance the budget by hurting state employees: vote NO on pay cuts (SB 5792) and NO on cuts to public employee health insurance (SB 5793). State employees have steadfastly provided vital public services in the face of recessions and a pandemic. We've stretched, we've done more with less, and we've worked hard to serve the people of Washington state. But over the last 20 years, we've seen our purchasing power fall by more than 20%. And now, the governor and legislative budget writers are proposing an additional 4.5% pay cut and new limits to our rights to bargain over health care. We're the people who make the state run; but for years the state has treated us like a troublesome expense. With every new cut, the state chases away talented, dedicated workers, and makes life harder for those of us who stick around. It's time to stop this awful cycle. Please take a stand for public service and commit to rejecting SB 5792 and 5793. Ways & Means Members
Chair: June Robinson Vice Chair, Operating: Derek Stanford Vice Chair, Capital: Yasmin Trudeau Vice Chair, Finance: Noel Frame Ranking Member, Operating: Chris Gildon Assistant Ranking Member, Operating: Nikki Torres Ranking Member, Capital: Mark Schoesler Assistant Ranking Member, Capital: Perry Dozier [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] |
Upcoming Actions Looking for more ways to make a difference? Here are additional actions you can take to support your coworkers and strengthen our union. April 9th - Rally at the Capitol
When: April 9th, 12pm - 4pm
Where: Washington State Capitol –at the Tivoli Fountain Why: Legislators need to see our faces while we fight against cuts, closures, and furloughs. Travel: WPEA will reimburse mileage and per diem for members who travel – contact [email protected] for more information. Prepare:
Call Your Legislator
Call your legislators and the governor to demand they reject Governor Ferguson’s proposed furloughs and service cuts, share how these cuts would personally impact you, and urge them to protect public services by pursuing progressive revenue solutions instead.
Attend a Town Hall
Attend a town hall to tell lawmakers directly how proposed furloughs and service cuts would harm you, your family, and the critical public services you provide—and urge them to reject these cuts and pursue progressive revenue solutions instead.
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LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
Make your voice heard in the legislative process. Here you’ll find key bills that impact state employees and public services, along with simple ways to take action. Whether you support or oppose a bill, your input helps shape the outcome.
How to Take Action:
- Review the list of bills – See which bills we support or oppose.
- Take action – Use the provided links to:
- Submit a written comment
- Sign in "pro" or "con"
- Register to testify
- Submit a written comment
- Use our sample script – If you’re leaving a comment, feel free to use or adapt the script provided.
Every action counts and helps build pressure to protect our jobs and the vital services we provide!
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OPPOSE
Hello, my name is ____, I'm a state employee working at ____, and I'm writing as a member of the Washington Public Employees Association. I'm asking you to commit not to balance the budget by hurting state employees: vote NO on pay cuts (SB 5792) and NO on cuts to public employee health insurance (SB 5793). State employees have steadfastly provided vital public services in the face of recessions and a pandemic. We've stretched, we've done more with less, and we've worked hard to serve the people of Washington state. But over the last 20 years, we've seen our purchasing power fall by more than 20%. And now, the governor and legislative budget writers are proposing an additional 4.5% pay cut and new limits to our rights to bargain over health care. We're the people who make the state run; but for years the state has treated us like a troublesome expense. With every new cut, the state chases away talented, dedicated workers, and makes life harder for those of us who stick around. It's time to stop this awful cycle. Please take a stand for public service and commit to rejecting SB 5792 and 5793. |
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