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Higher ed health insurance bargaining update

Union negotiators were disappointed to receive the Governor’s initial proposal that would raise employee premium contributions 250%, while doing nothing to guarantee that benefit levels would be preserved at current levels.

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Time to brush up on school zone laws

With school starting again soon, here are some frequently asked questions on school traffic safety laws and enforcement. What’s new for this year?

The 2010 Legislature imposed double fines “for drivers who fail to stop for a pedestrian or bicyclist within a crosswalk that is marked with school or playground speed zone signs.” Double fines already are in effect for speeding in school zones and illegally passing a school bus.

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Naches Valley's Fisk named 2010 Classified Employee of the Year

Earl Employee of the Year

Congratulations to the 2010 Washington State Classified Employee of the Year, Earl Fisk!

Mr. Fisk is a paraeducator and bus driver at Naches Valley Middle School. Coworkers, administrators, teachers and students have recognized Earl’s unwavering dedication to the students, both in the classroom and in his role as a bus driver and recess supervisor.

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Convention Highlights

Convention 2010 Logo

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2010 ANNUAL PSE/SEIU LOCAL 1948 CONVENTION include opening ceremonies, business sessions, guest speakers, awards, and other announcements as presented by State Secretary Denise Adams.

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Zone 11 Election Notice

A Zone 11 Council election will be held on September 13, 2010 in order to fill the Zone 11 Director vacancy created by Reen Doser's election to state secretary. The election will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Arlington School District Transportation Department, 19124 63rd Ave NE, Arlington WA 9822.

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CWU's Layoffs, reduced hours hit home

Leslee Caul CWU's Layoffs

Leslee Caul looks out her kitchen window into her back yard Tuesday, May 25, 2010. Among several CWU employees effected by recent layoffs and reduced hours, Caul is facing the possibility of not being able to keep her home and perhaps leaving the area. (Brian Myrick / Daily Record)

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