The arbitration hearing regarding the Department’s removal of recruitment and retention pay was held on Thursday, March 24 at the Attorney General’s Office in Tacoma, Washington. Teamsters Local 117 General...Read More

Check out the great work that #Teamsters have been doing at the Monroe Correctional Complex

Local 117 veterans will be gathering together for the founding meeting of our new Teamsters Veterans Caucus. We'll be discussing a range of issues impacting veterans in our community and...Read More

This spring, we will be holding contract demands meetings at DOC facilities across the state to prepare for upcoming contract negotiations. This is your opportunity to provide feedback and help...Read More

Every year at our DOC Shop Steward meeting, we recognize one of our Stewards for outstanding contributions to the union over the last year. This year's award goes to Anthony...Read More

Great news! Last night at approximately 11 P.M., the Governor signed our bill to extend assault benefits for DOC (6286).

We are excited to announce the hiring of Amber Bates, a new Business Representative for members working at CBCC, SCCC, and OCC. Amber brings 10 years of diverse corrections’ experience...Read More

Our bill to extend assault benefits for Washington State correctional employees cleared its final hurdle today with a unanimous 97-0 vote in the House.

Some news on the national scene: The U.S. House has passed a prison safety bill named after fallen correctional officer Eric Williams.  The bill would allow officers within the federal...Read More

Nowhere is it more important to have each others' back than inside our prison walls. Teamsters working for the Department of Corrections know their work requires them to be ready...Read More