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A UW Custodian Died From COVID-19. Months Later, His Co-workers Still Feel Unsafe

AFSCME member Kong Yeung, a 61-year-old maintenance custodian at the University of Washington, died in late March after contracting COVID-19.

WFSE Releases Statement Condemning Murder of Black Americans

Olympia, Wash.—The Washington Federation of State Employees (AFSCME Council 28) Executive Committee released the following statement condemning the recent murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor a

‘Every Day is Sign-a-Card Day:’ How One Local is Growing During COVID-19

Even in the best of times, organizing can be tough work. Add in a global pandemic, and growing your local union can seem impossible.

Hazard Pay Victory! Local 304 Members Make History in Washington State

Essential workers at several community colleges in King County fought for and won hazard pay, but there's work to do at Bellevue College. Sign the petition!

WFSE Wins: Furlough Protections at UW Medicine

When UW Medicine announced they would be furloughing staff, our union took action to ensure that any reductions would be minimal and applied fairly.

During National EMS Week, Thank First Responders with More Than Words

As New York City became the epicenter of the global coronavirus pandemic, emergency medical services (EMS) professionals, including 

Honoring AFSCME Public Safety Members During Law Enforcement Week

During Law Enforcement Week, we honor public safety officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

This Workers Memorial Day, We Honor Those Who Died at Work, Including From COVID-19

Roxie Nelson remembers her father, Ed Nelson, as a caring and passionate man who often put the needs of others before his own.

‘Our Work is Essential to Keep Kids Safe’

Editor’s note: The following is a story from the front lines of the fight against COVID-19, as told by a member in Washington state: