6,800 Unhappy Campers?

Do you have plans for July 4th weekend at one of our State's gorgeous parks? 

If State lawmakers can't reach a budget deal before July 1, you might have to change your plans.

On Monday, the State mailed 25,000 state employees notice of a seven day temporary layoff.

You're not the only one who may have to change their weekend plans.  KIRO radio reports there are 6,800 reservations at state parks for July 4 weekend that would have to be cancelled.  Read the full story here: http://mynorthwest.com/11/2302505/Government-shutdown-might-cancel-your-July-4th-plans.

Encourage your lawmakers to reach a deal.  Now.  Take action: http://www.wfse.org/take-action-adopt-a-budget-now/.

Watch a recent PSA about our state parks.

Join the conversation!

Join us for our regular monthly Green Caucus meeting Thursday, May 9 at 6 PM.

WHAT'S ON OUR AGENDA?

• Legislative update on special session
• WFSE/AFSCME Convention planning
• WFSE/AFSCME Steward Conference planning
• Planning our next face to face meeting
• Suggestions from members like you

HOW TO JOIN OUR MEETING

In-person:
Come to either the WFSE Headquarters in Olympia or our Spokane Field Office.  The Seattle Field Office is NOT open this month.

OR 

From Home:
Participate by telephone/video conference.  Follow the instructions below:
 
1.) Go online to https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/345188773.
 
2.) Call in using your telephone.  Or you can use your computer's microphone and speakers, but a headset is recommended
Dial +1 (213) 289-0010
Access Code: 345-188-773
Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting

Inslee Signs WFSE/AFSCME Bill Into Law

Governor Inslee signed a WFSE-initiated bill into law that allows state employees to take advantage of the federal law allowing pre-income tax deductions for qualified transit and parking benefits.

Read the story on WFSE/AFSCME's website here.

Read the story in The Olympian here.

Bill Signing Friday, May 3!

Join us at a bill signing ceremony for HB 1456 on Friday, May 3rd, at 11:00 AM.  

 

HB 1456 authorizes, under certain conditions, pretax payroll deductions for qualified transit and parking benefits.

 

This is a bill that WFSE has been working on for 3 years and it's a great victory for our Union, especially the Green Caucus!  

 

Contact Liz Hall in our LPA Department if you have questions or can attend: (360) 352-7603 or hallL@wfse.org.

Celebrate Arbor Day this Month!

National Arbor Day is last Friday in April.  Check your community for a celebration near you.

Lacey, WA: seedling give away on April 13

Tacoma, WA: parks appreciation day on April 20

Issaquah, WA: tree planting April 20 

Spokane, WA: compost fair on April 27

Next Meeting: April 4, 2013 at 6 PM

Reminder to join us tomorrow for our regular monthly Green Caucus meeting Thursday, April 11 at 6 PM.

WHAT'S ON OUR AGENDA?

• Legislative update on green bills in the 2013 session
• WFSE/AFSCME Convention planning
• WFSE/AFSCME Steward Conference planning
• Planning our next face to face meeting
• Suggestions from members like you

HOW TO JOIN OUR MEETING


In-person: 
Come to either the WFSE Headquarters in Olympia, our Spokane Field Office, or our Seattle Field Office.

OR 

From Home: 
Participate by telephone/video conference.  Follow the instructions below:

1.)  Go online to https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/630584917

 

2.)  Use your telephone (not computer) to dial into the conference.

 

i.) Dial +1 (786) 358-5420
ii.) Enter Access Code: 630-584-917
iii.) Enter Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting

Parks Lobby Day March 19

You're invited!

State Parks 100th Birthday

 Lobby Day, March 19

Come to Olympia and ask legislators to support
our State Parks’ legacy for another 100 years.

RSVP ONLINE
or contact Kay Halpain at 800-562-6002