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Pierce County Engineers ratify 2024-25 contract
After a challenging negotiations that included 23 bargaining sessions over a 10-month period, the Pierce County Engineers’ Bargaining Unit reached a tentative agreement on May 8, and ratified the agreement [...]
Labor for a Ceasefire NOW! PROTEC17 calls for the liberation of all people and an end to systemic violence
Since last fall, PROTEC17 has called for a permanent ceasefire and an end to the systemic violence that has impacted thousands of innocent lives in Palestine and Israel. In addition, [...]
WA State Political Update – June 2024
2024 Endorsement Process for Ballot Initiatives and Statewide Candidates In late 2023, our union brought together member leaders across jurisdictions to form PROTEC17’s Member Policy Workgroup (MPW). This member-powered group [...]
2024 PROTEC17 scholarship program – application now open!
The PROTEC17 annual scholarship program awards two $3,000 scholarships to the child, grandchild or dependent of an active member who wishes to continue their education beyond high school at a college, [...]
Campaign to Save Public Health: Clinics in Seattle-King County under threat of closure
In Coalition with Labor and Community groups across Washington state, PROTEC17 has launched a campaign to fight back against the possible clinic closures at Seattle-King County Public Health (SKCPH) that [...]
State negotiations underway; PROTEC17 team to meet with State management through summer
Contract negotiations for PROTEC17 State members at the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), the Department of Licensing (DOL), and the Washington State Patrol (WSP) kicked off on March 12 [...]
Sign the Petition to Save Public Health!
Seattle-King County Public Health clinics are at risk of being shut down forever. This means nearly 80,000 patients a year will no longer be able to receive the medical treatment [...]
REC passes 2024 budget; members share victories at March meeting
On Sat., March 2, the PROTEC17 Regional Executive Committee (REC), our union’s policy-making body, convened via Zoom to conduct the business of our union. At this meeting, delegates reviewed and [...]
WA State Mid-Session Update – March 2024
As the 2024 legislative session progresses, we’d like to share updates on our priority bills. This year has been fruitful for PROTEC17, yet much remains to be tackled to further [...]
2024 Professional Development Funds now available!
The PROTEC17 Professional Development Fund is designed to encourage and support the ongoing education and professional development of our members. Each year, members can apply for awards of up to [...]
Young union member group resurrected at King County
Back in 2019, an affinity group of young PROTEC17 members formed in King County to tackle the issue of engaging and educating younger members, and bringing awareness to the many [...]
2023 Organizing Report: Our union continues to grow stronger!
For the last several years, PROTEC17 has continued to grow our membership, and in 2023 we crested 10,000 represented classifications – the highest number in our history! This growth is [...]
Run for office in Portland!
With the change in governance structure approved by voters in 2022, there will be 12 new district-based seats up for election in November of 2024. This represents a historic opportunity [...]
2024 legislative session begins; our political priorities
The Washington State legislative session kicked off on Jan. 8, and runs through March 7. Despite the short session, we have several legislative goals that will help improve the work [...]
Port of Seattle members reach tentative agreement on first contract
After two long years of negotiations, PROTEC17’s Airport Duty Managers (ADMs) at the Port of Seattle have reached a tentative agreement (TA) on their first contract! The group of 15 [...]