If you have a problem with your employer, you need representation - someone to prepare and present your case. When you're part of a strong union, representing the overwhelming majority of workers, your employer has to listen to you. We have members in over 77 bargaining units in state agencies and higher education institutions. The union is present and active at all Washington Personnel Resources Board meetings. Each has its own constitution, its own regular membership meetings and its own elected officers and stewards.
Every member has a vote in the election of local union officers and board members.
Staff are hired to provide services to the members. Council and International Union policies are formulated by membership conventions, and every member of the Washington Federation of State Employees is eligible to serve as a delegate from his or her local union. Local unions also send representatives to WFSE Policy Committees to represent you and your co-workers. Policy Committees are made up of members who work in a particular area of state government. These representatives deal with issues unique to that work area.