Update your internet bookmarks! PSE's new website address is now:
www.PSEClassified.org!

 

We are Stronger Together! Convention 2009 in Kennewick -- New
Join us as we re-affirm our affiliation with SEIU, elect new leaders, and network with PSE members from around the state.
Register Here | Book Rooms | Convention Information (excursions, forms, contacts for questions)

Zone 10 Director vacancy    Due to the resignation of Zone Director Mick Dalan, PSE is seeking candidates for Zone 10 Director.  The election will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2009. Please click here for further details.

UNEMPLOYMENT ALERT
What school employees need to know as districts inform about potential layoffs.
Unemployment Insurance FAQs | How Do I...? | Employment Security Department

The Snohomish School District recognizes PSE members for their excellent job performance.  See recipents

Sedro-Woolley employees vote to forego pay raises to save jobs
Employees voluntarily give up $112,000 in raises and holiday pay next year to preserve jobs for remaining colleagues.

EXTREME MAKEOVER: School Edition
Governor Gregoire has signed historic legislation to start Washington on a path to re-finance the operation of our public schools. Microsoft salutes PSE in half-page newspaper ad.

 

News from SEIU...

SEIU joins Obama Administration in Proposing Major Health Insurance Reform
On May 11, SEIU leaders joined President Obama in announcing aggressive steps to cut healthcare costs that could save the country $2 trillion over 10 years and save each American family roughly $2,500 a year. Continue reading...

Social Investment Funds Back Union Organizing
A prominent group of mutual and pension funds today came out in support of the Employee Free Choice Act. In a letter to Congress today, the investors said legislation is necessary in part because “positive labor relations are essential for improving corporate performance.” Read more...

Support staff disappearing from our schools
PSE ad campaign helps mitigate impact of budget cuts in Olympia.

Board of Directors Election Notice
Elections for the position of PSE Vice President, Treasurer, and Zone Director in odd-numbered Zones will be conducted at the Annual Convention this July. Complete a Declaration of Intent to run for PSE Board of Directors form. Click here for Description of Duties.

Meet the Candidates! Click here to read candidate statements.

2009 Proposed State Bylaws

Get a preview of the proposed bylaws up for discussion at convention this year. Read More.

PSE outlines priorities for new K-12 finance system -- Updated
PSE’s new Legislative Blog contains details on this story and other news from Olympia. Read, comment, subscribe today!

Making schools a healthy place to be
Legislators must use a school finance reform study to guarantee districts put money into schools' environmental health and buildings, science lab and playground safety.

 

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