Join Governor Inslee's Climate Work Group in Spokane or Seattle

October 11, 2013

Contact:   Jaime Smith, Governor Inslee’s Communications Office  |  360.902.4136

ADVISORY: Governor Jay Inslee and climate work group hosting forums, seeking comment on ideas for reducing carbon emissions

Governor Jay Inslee passed legislation this year creating a Climate Legislative and Executive Workgroup (CLEW). CLEW members are tasked with identifying strategies for reducing carbon emissions in Washington and meeting statutory carbon reduction targets for 2020 and beyond.

Inslee and legislative members will be seeking public input on approaches to reducing Washington’s carbon emissions before drafting their recommendations. More information about CLEW’s work is available on Governor Inslee’s website.

When:           October 16 at 5:00pm

Where:          Music Auditorium at Spokane Falls Community College (Bldg. 15, Room 110) - 3410 West Ft George Wright Drive, Spokane

When:           October 23 at 6:00pm

Where:          Bell Harbor International Conference Center (2211 Alaskan Way, Seattle)

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Join us this Thurs. Oct. 10th at 6 PM

Our regular monthly Green Caucus meeting is this Thursday, October 10 at 6 PM.  
Join our video/conference call from your own home, or come in person to WFSE Headquarters in Olympia, WA.  Meeting space is only available at the Spokane or Seattle Field Offices if we receive notice of your interest by Wednesday, October 9th during regular business hours.  

 

How to join from home:

1.) Visit the website https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/316291333 to start the videoconference.

***If you don't want to connect by video, skip below to just dial in by phone.***

2.) Dial +1 (267) 507-0004

3.) Enter the access code 316-291-333.

4.) If you've joined by video in step 1 above, enter the audio pin shown on your screen after joining the meeting.

Lean and Green Workshops Today

So excited about our workshops today at WFSE/AFSCME Council 28's convention in SeaTac.  We are honored to be joined by some very talented individuals with much to share.  Come check us out!  

LEAN AND GREEN: CROSSROADS OR CROSSHAIRSThe intersection of Lean & Green initiatives in state government and what it means to represented employees.

Cascade 10  |  1 pm & 3 pmPanel: Jim Wavada, Ecology; Darrell Damron, Results Washington; Renee Smith Nyberg, DES; and Julie Vanneste, Department of Corrections.

This workshop looks at the implementation of the Lean and Green initiatives currently being rolled out in state agencies. Panelist will explain what each of these initiatives is intended to accomplish.  We will explore some of the stereotypes and misconceptions attached to these initiatives.  As recognized experts at agency implementation of these initiatives,  our panelist will help us to explore how the rollouts of these initiatives are meant to affect represented employees at agencies where implementations are underway.  Attendees will be invited to participate in the discussion with their own insights on the issue.

Green Caucus Meeting Sept. 12

Our regular monthly Green Caucus meeting is this Thursday, September 12 at 6 PM.  Join us as we finalize our plan for WFSE's convention in October, brainstorm agendas for next couple meetings, start preparing for the legislative session, and discuss possible resolutions, including whether to join a blue/green alliance.

Join our video/conference call from your own home, or come in person to WFSE Headquarters in Olympia, WA.  

 

How to join from home:

1.) Visit the website https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/861066525 to start the videoconference.

***If you don't want to connect by video, skip below to just dial in by phone.***

2.) Dial 1 (213) 493-0606

3.) Enter the access code 861-066-525.

4.) If you've joined by video in step 1 above, enter the audio pin shown on your screen after joining the meeting.

Sincerely,
Kerry Graber
Chair, Green Caucus

Green Caucus Meeting August 2013

Our regular monthly Green Caucus meeting is Thursday, Aug 8 at 6 PM.

Join our video/conference call from your own home, or come in person to WFSE Headquarters in Olympia, WA. 

How to join from home:

1.) Visit the website: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/414580813 to start the video conference.
***If you don't want to connect by video, skip below to just dial in by phone.***

2.) Dial 1 (267) 507-0008

3.) Enter the access code 414-580-813.

4.) If you've joined by video in step 1 above, enter the audio pin shown on your screen after joining the meeting.

Join us as we plan a face to face meeting in September and for WFSE's convention in October!

Green Caucus July Meeting

Results from July Green Caucus meeting - Convention Planning

October 3, 4, 5, 2013 at the SeaTac Doubletree Hotel

Goals:   
Raise membership awareness about the Green Caucus

Recruit new members to the steering committee and the blog

Provide an educational workshop for delegates

Reduce waste during the convention

1.  Raise membership awareness about the Green Caucus

·        Green Caucus table

·        10 things bookmark into packets (with an ad for workshops)

·        Video loop at the table

·        Standing tri fold

·        Paper hand out tri fold on the table

·        Listserve sign-up sheet

2.  Recruit new members to the steering committee and the blog

Dan and Kerry will speak at the Exec Board about asking eboard members to recruit a bargaining unit or local rep for GC steering committee

3.  Provide an educational workshop for delegates

Working title is…Green: At Home and At Work

1 hour and 45 minutes, 2x on Friday

Jim, Dolores, and Kerry to work on outline Tues. July 16

Have to write up blurb for convention website

4.   Reduce waste during the convention

Sarah to check in with Emily and Pam H. about reducing paper packets and convention green package possibilities.

Good Jobs vs. Healthy Planet Discussion - Fri July 12

Good Jobs vs. Healthy Planet: Who profits when movements collide?  

 

Friday, July 12, 7pm  

A panel of union and environmental organizers frankly discuss why labor and eco-activists are often on opposite sides of the debates over coal trains, nuclear power and similar issues.  Join the discussion on how to unite these two movements around a workingclass approach to environmental sanity.    

Speakers  
Linda Anderson  Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 587 Executive Board officer and veteran bus driver. ATU advocates for mass transit and opposes the Keystone XL pipeline.  
Mark Drummond  Service Employees International Union, Local 925 member who has written articles and organized around the dangers of coal trains and climate change.  
Allison Ostrer  Interpreters United/Washington Federation of State Employees member, certified Spanish interpreter, and opponent of proposed coal trains.   

Affiliations listed for identification only.

 

 Friday, July 12, 7pm $3 door/students and strikers $1 • Snack plates $7 • Doors open 6:30pm   New Freeway Hall 5018 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle (On the #7 bus line and near the Columbia City light rail station) Wheelchair accessible Sponsor: Freedom Socialist Newspaper Proceeds benefit the FS June-September $100,000 Fund Drive   For more information: 206-722-2453, FSPSeattle@mindspring.com or visit the Facebook event. For childcare or to arrange work exchanges, please call two days ahead.