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• October 2021 WFSE provided testimony at DCYF Oversight Board hearing reporting on vacancies, workload vs. caseload, staff safety, staff supports, need for community services and contracted service providers.
Jul 31, 2023 · Washington Federation of State Employees members launched a no-confidence vote against Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) Secretary Ross Hunter.
- Taylor Mirfendereski
- 4 min
Dec 7, 2023 · Unionized workers at the Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF) who aimed to oust their boss in a rare effort failed to get enough votes to move forward.
- Taylor Mirfendereski
- 2 min
Jun 13, 2018 · Below is a running list of the policies our Union and DCYF management have finished bargaining over. The documents are the marked up, draft outcomes of those discussions and formatting and other updates will be made.
Aug 24, 2023 · Workers in Washington state’s child welfare agency are at high risk for physical assault and burnout, and the program’s leader is to blame, says the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE), which is an affiliate of AFSCME (American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees).
Jun 30, 2023 · Over 1,000 DCYF union members voted “no confidence” in the leadership of DCYF Secretary Ross Hunter, sending a strong signal to the agency and legislators that urgent change is needed to keep families and staff safe.
May 27, 2022 · When eight WFSE members at Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) realized they were being asked to do work beyond their job class without a pay increase, they joined forces to make things right. They organized to win back pay —and planted seeds for a stronger union in their workplace.
