Community Corrections Member Vote WFSE/AFSCME!

Department of Corrections members in Community Corrections, Pine Lodge, Ahtanum View and elsewhere have rejected efforts to give up their Federation representation and contract after votes were counted May 22 at the Public Employment Relations Commission in Olympia.

The vote was:

WFSE/AFSCME – 565
The Guild – 479
No Union – 20

So DOC members have spoken. A strong majority voted to keep the union. Now it is time to put differences aside and come together to build a stronger union with the Federation.

The truth is, the attempt to decertify WFSE/AFSCME spawned an unprecedented campaign that has revitalized DOC membership and built a strong base for the future of Community Corrections, Pine Lodge, Ahtanum View and the entire bargaining unit. Thanks to all who worked so hard to back up our DOC members in their daily fight to protect public safety.

“Launch” meetings to start to generate ideas and plans for an even stronger DOC union are planned for June. DOC members should watch for details. Now is the time to unite to protect the future of DOC, save jobs and negotiate improvements for DOC employees.