“I’ve been Union my whole life,” said Sgt. Frank Longoria of the Cedar Ridge Corrections Center near Olympia. “For me, it’s always been about people’s rights.”

Your DOC bargaining committee held a three-day bargaining session with the state on July 19-21 and on August 2 with a mediator.

Earlier this year, the so-called, “Freedom Foundation” made a public records request to obtain your personal information, including your phone number, email, and birth date. The “Freedom Foundation” is an...Read More

One of the longstanding keepers of the gatehouse at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla is Officer John McDonald, a.k.a. Big Mac.

Todd started writing fiction years ago; all aspects of his life are infused in his work.

In May, I accompanied a member from the Steilacoom Police Department to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington D.C. for the National Police Week ceremonies. I’ve made this trip several times to pay respect to those who have died in the line of duty.

A quick update on our case against Practigov, the dubious entity that is seeking to obtain the personal information of our members at the DOC. Our legal counsel was in...Read More

With DOC negotiations now shifting to economics, the State needs to recognize the incredible service that correctional employees provide to protect the public. Right now, that isn’t happening.

Our effort to protect your personal information has taken a new turn. We have been notified by the DOC that another outside entity is attempting to obtain your information through...Read More

I want to share some good news. Effective today, July 1, 2016 all Teamsters who work at the DOC will receive a 4.3% increase.