WFSE Local 1221

04/20/2026

04/17/2026

Despite the wind and the cold, 1221 was representing!!! Way to go!

04/16/2026

Congratulations to our new treasurer, Ali Furmall! We’re so excited to have you!

03/29/2026

03/28/2026

Some of our members who were able to attend the Tom Foley dinner last weekend!

03/22/2026

We had so much fun walking in the St. Patrick’s Day parade last week!

12/11/2025

Congratulations to Shauna for winning this months raffle! Want a chance to win a $50 check? Come to our next local meeting on 1/13/26 at 6:00 for a chance to win!

11/30/2025

Great job Llyn! The Saturday School had such a great turnout and those who came, really learned a lot!

Llyn Doremus, a WFSE Local 1221 member and hydrogeologist at the Department of Ecology, spoke at the first-ever Spokane Saturday Union Members School.

90 members and leaders from more than 22 Eastern Washington unions came together to learn and strategize.

Thanks to our members at the Washington Labor Education and Research Center who organized this event and everyone who participated!

Read the story from The Stand here: https://bit.ly/3Xl44OC

11/26/2025

Hello everyone. As I'm sure most of us are aware, there continue to be threats of more budget cuts. The Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council estimates a new $66 million decrease in projected revenue through 2029. State revenue is projected to be almost $970 million less than estimates from the June 2025 forecast, which means we face another deficit budget this next legislative session. (Washington State Budget & Policy Center).

We are asking that everyone sign this petition. We need our legislators to understand that continuing to fund the state's budget on the backs of the working class and taxing the working class is not going to fix the budget. We need the ultra-rich to start paying their fair share to fund public services. Washington State's regressive tax structure needs to change, and the time is NOW!

https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/no-cuts-tax-the-rich?nowrapper=true&referrer=&source=landingpage

11/25/2025

It’s time to sign up for lobby days for the 2026 legislative session! The eastern Washington lobby day is on President’s Day (2/16/26). This legislative session is going to be tough and the more of us who participate, the more power we have to make change! Please sign up and join us!

No other workforce has more at stake in decisions made by elected officials. The legislature affects our pay, benefits, and working conditions. Our members need to lobby legislators to pass pro-labor, pro-worker legislation. Join us for your district's lobby day. You can find your district here: Was...

11/13/2025

Please join for lobby days! The east side legislative district lobby day is on 2/16/26, President’s Day, which is a state holiday for most of our members in 1221. There is also a separate lobby day for interpreters, DCYF, DOC, and parks. Click the link below to sign up and join us! No other workforce has more at stake with the decisions made in the legislature than state employees.

Sign up for Lobby Days today to fight for public services and protect the gains we made at the bargaining table. No experience necessary--just come ready to share your stories and make an impact.

Click here to get more information and make an impact this legislative session: https://bit.ly/4hKYaQd