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New 2023 PROTEC17 swag is in our shop!

Our new 2023 PROTEC17 swag is finally here!!!!  And right now, get a free tumbler with any purchase through April 30, 2023!  You can find our store at: https://protec17.myshopify.com  Our secure, [...]

New 2023 PROTEC17 swag is in our shop!2023-03-27T13:53:02-07:00

PROTEC17 2023 Scholarship Application NOW OPEN!

The annual college scholarship program for dependents of PROTEC17 members is now open! Since its inception in 2011, PROTEC17 has awarded more than 20 scholarships totalling over $60,000 towards the [...]

PROTEC17 2023 Scholarship Application NOW OPEN!2023-03-27T13:10:12-07:00

Seattle workers demand RSPCT in their contract

PROTEC17 members at the City of Seattle continue their fight for fairness and dignity in their contract. As part of the contract campaign, members of the Coalition of City Unions [...]

Seattle workers demand RSPCT in their contract2023-03-27T13:25:55-07:00

Tracking bills in the 2023 Oregon legislative session

The Oregon legislature is currently meeting until late June for the 2023 session. PROTEC17 is closely following developments that may impact members, and is providing input on bills and subjects [...]

Tracking bills in the 2023 Oregon legislative session2023-03-27T13:45:43-07:00

Take the 2023-2025 Strategic Planning Survey!

Our union is embarking on another strategic planning process to define our priorities for the next three years. This plan will help shape our union's direction and goals from 2023-2025. Every [...]

Take the 2023-2025 Strategic Planning Survey!2022-12-21T08:50:46-08:00

PROTEC17 Chapter Elections – Nominations OPEN!

Nominations for Chapter leadership positions are now open! If you'd like to nominate yourself or another member (with their permission!) for a leadership role, please email your nomination to [...]

PROTEC17 Chapter Elections – Nominations OPEN!2022-12-21T08:51:11-08:00

Portland Street Response employees join PROTEC17!

PROTEC17 continues to grow! In late September, we officially welcomed our newest members from Portland Street Response (PSR) to our union! Peer Support Specialists and Mental Health Crisis Responders voted [...]

Portland Street Response employees join PROTEC17!2022-12-21T08:51:17-08:00

Unions rally with Starbucks Workers United

On Sept. 13, PROTEC17 members and staff rallied at Starbucks headquarters in Seattle alongside Starbucks Workers United (SWU) and many other unions to call out the union busting that’s been [...]

Unions rally with Starbucks Workers United2022-12-21T08:51:55-08:00

PROTEC17 supports SEA teachers!

PROTEC17 staff and members showed up on the picket lines to support the Seattle Education Association (SEA) at the beginning of September. SEA teachers were striking for safety, equity, fair [...]

PROTEC17 supports SEA teachers!2022-12-21T08:52:02-08:00

Reproductive Rights are Workers’ Rights

PROTEC17 stands with the millions of women, girls, transgender and gender-non-conforming people, and all working people for reproductive healthcare, justice, and rights. Since 1918, PROTEC17 members have joined together to [...]

Reproductive Rights are Workers’ Rights2022-06-29T12:48:38-07:00

Portland members work to remedy wage inequities

At the City of Portland, two recent wins have made big progress towards more fair and equitable wages for PROTEC17 members, today and into the future. Last year, when Capital [...]

Portland members work to remedy wage inequities2022-04-26T13:21:42-07:00
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