DOC contract signed by Gov and our union's Secretary-Treasurer John Scearcy

by Michelle Woodrow
on June 20, 2019 < 1 min read

Our 2019-2021 DOC collective bargaining agreement was signed yesterday by the Governor and our union's Secretary-Treasurer John Scearcy in a short ceremony in Olympia.
Legislature fully-funds DOC contract, wage increases guaranteed

by Michelle Woodrow
on May 09, 2019 < 1 min read

More good news from Olympia! The Washington State Legislature has fully funded our DOC collective bargaining agreement for the 2019-2021 biennium.
Governor signs interest arbitration bills. DOC & UWPD Teamsters declare victory!

by Paul Zilly
on May 01, 2019 3 min read

It’s a victory a decade in the making. For ten years, Teamsters across Washington State made phone calls, wrote emails, and met face-to-face with legislators. We rallied on the steps of the state house, spoke out in the press, and marched around the Capitol grounds in Olympia.
Great news! DOC and UWPD interest arbitration bills to be signed on Tuesday

by John Scearcy
on April 29, 2019 1 min read

At 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30, Governor Inslee will sign into law bills granting statutory interest arbitration rights for our members at the Department of Corrections and University of Washington Police Department (SB 5021/SB 5022)
DOC & UWPD interest arbitration bills clear final hurdle

by John Scearcy
on April 23, 2019 1 min read

On Friday, the State House and Senate finalized the legislation for our Department of Corrections (DOC) and University of Washington Police Department (UWPD) interest arbitration bills (SB 5021/SB 5022).
Great news from Olympia for DOC Teamsters

by Paul Zilly
on April 08, 2019 1 min read

On Saturday, our interest arbitration bill (SB 5021) for Teamsters at the DOC cleared another critical hurdle when it passed out of the House Appropriations committee on a vote of 26-6.
DOC concealed carry bill clears the State House

by Paul Zilly
on March 08, 2019 < 1 min read

More good news from Olympia. Our bill (HB 1589) that restores the right for trained DOC personnel to carry a concealed weapon unanimously passed out of the State House of Representatives yesterday on a vote of 97-0.
DOC interest arbitration bill passes unanimously off the Senate floor

by Paul Zilly
on March 04, 2019 < 1 min read

We have fantastic news from Olympia tonight. Our bill (SB 5021) granting interest arbitration rights to Teamsters who work at the Washington State Department of Corrections passed unanimously out of the Senate.
Teamster corrections employees rally on the steps of the State Capitol

by Paul Zilly
on February 28, 2019 2 min read

Teamster corrections employees rallied in Olympia on Wednesday to push for safer workplaces and safer communities.
Lobby Day 2019: Logistics and Legislative Priorities

by Paul Zilly
on February 21, 2019 1 min read

Next week, Teamsters from across the state will be converging on Olympia for our 2019 Legislative Reception and Lobby Day. Over 200 members have registered to join us for the event on February 26-27.