GOTV Canvas for Alexis Mercedes Rick & Seattle Prop. 1
Calling all Seattle-area union members! Our PROTEC17 Workers Roundtable (PWR) group is joining together on Sat., Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Genesee Park and Playfield [...]
Alexis Mercedes Rinck and Defend WA GOTV Phone Bank
PROTEC17's PWR (PROTEC17 Worker's Roundtable), SEIU 925, along with labor-endorsed candidate Alex Mercedes Rinck and Defend WA is hosting a Get out the Vote (GOTV) phone bank on Oct. [...]
2024 Washington Election Endorsements
The PROTEC17 Workers' Roundtable (PWR) has interviewed many candidates for state and local races throughout Washington state. Below you will find a list of Labor- and public-sector worker-friendly candidates [...]
2024 City of Portland Election Endorsements
It has been an exciting year for Portland politics, and we’ve had so many PROTEC17 members volunteer their time over the last several months to interview political candidates for [...]
Political Member Mixer (In-Person)
Are you interested in political advocacy? Join your fellow union siblings for a fun member mixer to network and connect on values. We’ll have food, fun, and great conversations [...]
PROTEC17 member runs for Portland City Council
This fall, Portland voters will elect an entirely new City Council, and PROTEC17 member Sarah Silkie is a candidate for one of the new council seats. Back in November 2022, [...]
Member-led committee makes early endorsements on WA ballot initiatives; candidate interviews this summer
In late 2023, our union brought together member leaders across jurisdictions to form a member policy workgroup to discuss policy issues facing PROTEC17 members, to make political endorsement recommendations, and [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Training: 3 Easy Ways to Advocate for Pro-Worker Legislation in WA State! (Virtual)
Join your fellow union members to learn about three super easy ways you can advocate (remotely) for pro-worker legislation in Washington state this year. Tools for everyone–introverts and extroverts alike! [...]
Get involved on the Political Action Committee!
There are a number of important local races in the 2023 election cycle, and PROTEC17 members are encouraged to get involved via our Political Action Committee (PAC)! You can sit [...]
Impasse in Oregon Legislature; possible special session
While the Oregon legislative session is slated to end on June 25, the legislature - at the time of this writing - has been unable to pass bills for over [...]
PROTEC17 celebrates Trans Day of Visibility!
In Portland, PROTEC17 members celebrated the adoption of the City’s Transgender Day of Visibility proclamation on April 14 alongside their fellow City of Portland employees. Held annually on March 31st, [...]
3 Easy Ways to Advocate for Pro-Worker Legislation in WA State (Virtual)
Join your fellow union members to learn about three super easy ways you can advocate (remotely) for pro-worker legislation in Washington state this year. Tools for everyone--introverts and extroverts alike! Open [...]
Some worker-friendly wins on election day; PROTEC17 ready for 2023 legislative sessions
The 2022 election cycle has ended and PROTEC17-endorsed candidates who won are preparing for the work ahead. Washington As part of the Political Action Committee (PAC), PROTEC17 members and staff [...]