Strong union team readies for DOC contract negotiations

by Michelle Woodrow
on May 29, 2020 2 min read

Our Union Bargaining Committee headed into contract negotiations with the State this week over our 2021-2023 DOC collective bargaining agreement for Teamsters at the DOC.
Line of Duty Death: We mourn the COVID-19 related passing of Teamster Officer at MCC

by Michelle Woodrow
on May 18, 2020 < 1 min read
Virtual DOC contract proposal meetings on April 15

by Michelle Woodrow
on April 13, 2020 < 1 min read

To prepare for upcoming negotiations over our 2021-2023 collective bargaining agreement, we will be hosting virtual Contract Proposal Meetings for all DOC Teamsters.
Corrections staff at MCC respond to emergency incident with professionalism

by Paul Zilly
on April 09, 2020 1 min read

We are extremely proud of our members’ response to the disturbance that occurred last night at the Monroe Correctional Complex.
VIDEO: Michelle Woodrow speaks about efforts to address COVID-19 issues at DOC

by Michelle Woodrow
on April 08, 2020 < 1 min read

As the Department of Corrections struggles to manage the COVID-19 crisis, we have been working on many fronts to advocate on your behalf.
Teamsters secure Emergency Paid Leave for corrections members under Families First Act

by Michelle Woodrow
on April 02, 2020 2 min read

Our Union has secured emergency Paid Sick Leave and expanded Family Medical Leave for ALL Teamsters 117 corrections members in Washington State under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, federal legislation that takes effect today.
Save the Date! Virtual Contract Proposal Meetings for DOC on April 15

by Michelle Woodrow
on April 01, 2020 < 1 min read

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, we had to cancel all of our Union's in-person Contract Proposal Meetings for Teamsters at the DOC.
Extraordinary steps taken by DOC Teamsters to keep the virus at bay

by Michelle Woodrow
on March 30, 2020 2 min read

With the COVID-19 crisis, Teamsters inside our state prison system are making extraordinary efforts to keep our communities healthy and safe.
DOC COVID-19 update - March 26, 2020

by Michelle Woodrow
on March 26, 2020 < 1 min read

As you know, the Governor has issued a "Stay Home - Stay Healthy" order for Washingtonians due to the COVID-19 public health crisis.
Mourning a public safety hero at a time of crisis

by Michelle Woodrow
on March 25, 2020 1 min read

Recently, we witnessed the tragic, premature death of Justin R. Shaffer, a Trooper with the Washington State Patrol. Trooper Shaffer was killed in the line of duty while placing spike strips on I-5 in Chehalis on Tuesday.