Bates Professional Technical Employees Association

05/28/2026

It’s still a close game for the Tacoma Rainiers on Tacoma Public Schools Night at the Soundview UniServ Council deck party ⚾️

05/27/2026

Reminder: Tomorrow, May 27, is another CBA bargaining day. Please wear your PTE shirt or red in solidarity.

05/23/2026

Members are invited to the next Suds & Solidarity event. RSVP today!

May 26th 2026
5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Narrows Brewery
9007 S 19th St
Tacoma, WA 98466

Enjoy free food & drinks and meet local elected officials and endorsed candidates, from the:
• WA Supreme Court
• WA Senate
• WA House of Representatives
Pierce County Council
Lakewood City Council

If you have questions, please email jo at [email protected].

05/16/2026

Happy World ESP Day! Established in 2018, this day recognizes the work and value of education support professionals around the world. That our roles are essential to quality public education and that we should all enjoy the same rights, status, pay, and working conditions as other education personnel with comparable qualifications and experience.

05/16/2026

The Soundview Equity Team warmly invites you to an evening of fun, food, and dancing. Come celebrate community, connection, and the powerful work happening across Soundview. RSVP now!

June 5, 2026
4:30 p.m. Meeting & 5:30 p.m. Year End Celebration
Soundview UniServ Council
6132 Motor Ave SW
Lakewood, WA 98499

If you have questions, please email jo at [email protected].

05/14/2026

Our South Campus crew showing off the new PTE shirt on our Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiation session day ❤️

05/13/2026

PTE Reminder: Please wear your new PTE t-shirt or anything red on Wednesday, May 13, in support of our next Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiation session.

Our current CBA, salary schedule, and work calendar can be found on the Bates Employee Resources webpage.

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