Wage Increase MOUs

Originally posted 10/4/2021 on previous WPEA website.

​After 18 months of what feels like a never ending calendar of negative news, restrictions, and take-aways that culminated in radically altered work environments and furloughs, I am thrilled to report positive news of growth and financial benefit for our membership! At the same time that your member/steward/staff teams were working on the terms for the Vaccination MOUs, they were also negotiating to increase wages for our GG and HE membership and those terms were also solidified at the last possible minute on Friday. The MOUs for these wage increases are below so that you can read in detail how the terms will impact you personally but the two major items to note are these:

• At the end of the 2021 fiscal year, members will receive a lump sum payment so as to be a form of retroactive pay. (Date is dependent on MOU so read the terms for your specific dates.)
  • BONUS - This lump sum payment will also be applicable to the wages of our members at WSSB and CDHY!
• AND, effective July 1, 2022 members will receive a 3.25% COLA adjustment to their wage schedules for the 2022 fiscal year!

 
No one needs me to generate excitement over this one, it is the kind of news we have all needed for some time! It is also greatly needed as a reminder of how truly valuable you all are. Public employees give so much to their communities through their service, and fair compensation is an integral part of an employer acknowledging that value. WPEA is an amazing labor union because it is made up of amazing members. You guys are the best and we thank you all for what you do!
 
Dana Spain
President, WPEA
 
General Government Wage Increase MOU
Higher Education Wage Increase MOU
Highline Wage Increase MOU

*Yakima members have CBA language that ensure identical benefits to the Higher Education MOU. Read the HE MOU for exact terms.