Joining the Washington Public Employees Association (WPEA) gives public sector employees in Washington state a collective voice to advocate for better working conditions, fair wages, and improved benefits through collective bargaining, while also providing access to legal representation, grievance procedures, and a range of member-exclusive benefits like discounts and scholarships if needed to address workplace concerns or disputes with their employer.
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WPEA is on Discord - Join the community
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We’re excited to announce the launch of the WPEA Discord server—a dynamic new space where members can connect, collaborate, and build a stronger union community. Think of it as a group chat for the entire union, but organized into specific topics and interests to keep discussions focused and engaging. Whether you’re looking to organize collective action, discuss workplace issues, or find others who share your hobbies, the WPEA Discord is here for you.
After joining the server, follow these steps to verify your identity and gain full access: Go to the #pending-verification channel on the left and post a single message with the following info:
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Voting on the contract isn't the only union benefit!
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WPEA offers a host of benefits for our union members.
Dental Exclusive Dental Discounts Just for Union Members Bright Now! Dental https://www.brightnow.com/coupons/dental-discountunion-member Sunrise Dental https://sunrisedental.com/union Education & Scholarships https://www.wpea.org/education https://www.unionplus.org/benefits/education/unionplus-scholarships Employee Discount Vacation Packages https://www.orlandoemployeediscounts.com/orlandovacation-packages Union Perks Benefits https://unionperks.com Here are examples of Union Perks savings: - Legal Services - Website & Application Development - Debt Help & Credit Restoration - Wealth Management |
UFCW Member Perks
https://www.ufcw.org/members/member-perks Perks Include: - Movie Tickets & Entertainment - Legal Services - Wireless Services - Free GED Program - Free Foreign Language Program - Free Workforce Essentials Courses Union Plus Benefits https://www.unionplus.org Here are examples of Union Plus savings: - Auto Buying Service - Mortgage - Union Plus Scholarship - AT&T Discounts - Vision, Dental and Prescription Savings - Disney & Universal Studios Orlando Discounts |
What's the deal with dues?
Joining WPEA is voluntary, however Unions rely solely on their membership dues to fund the essential functions and services the union provides. Members decide how to fund programs and where the union should focus its resources. 30% of our budget is spent bargaining for better contracts with more benefits, stronger protections and ensuring a better future for state employees. With that, 24% of our budget is spent defending those contracts and rights through grievances, meetings, and provides a dedicated WPEA representative to your institution. These are just some of the services WPEA provides, and all of the dues money is used to provide power and resources for our members.
WPEA dues are some of the lowest in state service and have chosen time and time again to keep our dues low. WPEA does not want the cost of membership to become an undue burden. With that, our dues are just 1.25% of your gross pay and capped at $85.46 per month total. This amount is then split between the two paychecks. You may notice a WPEA dues and then a UFCW per capita fee on your paycheck, this amount is included in the $85.46. This fee is sent directly to the UFCW International Union (under Governance in the chart below) which ensures our members voices are heard on national issues, that our members have access to the additional benefits from the International Union, and joins the ranks of 1.3 million members across the country. This fee also allow access to scholarship, free foreign language classes, discounts with Union Plus, reduced college tuition, and many more programs to help union members get the most from their membership.
WPEA dues are some of the lowest in state service and have chosen time and time again to keep our dues low. WPEA does not want the cost of membership to become an undue burden. With that, our dues are just 1.25% of your gross pay and capped at $85.46 per month total. This amount is then split between the two paychecks. You may notice a WPEA dues and then a UFCW per capita fee on your paycheck, this amount is included in the $85.46. This fee is sent directly to the UFCW International Union (under Governance in the chart below) which ensures our members voices are heard on national issues, that our members have access to the additional benefits from the International Union, and joins the ranks of 1.3 million members across the country. This fee also allow access to scholarship, free foreign language classes, discounts with Union Plus, reduced college tuition, and many more programs to help union members get the most from their membership.
Want to talk to someone first before joining? Email us at [email protected]. We are here to help!
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