Olympia Walkout Highlights Stalled WA State Contract Talks
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Dozens of WFSE-unionized state workers walked out in Olympia and across Washington as contract talks stall, with union officials saying the latest offer fails to keep up with rising costs of living; workers used vacation days and lunch breaks, and officials note no state operations were slowed, while three days of bargaining are planned this week for general government employees and negotiations for other worker groups will follow later.
- Washington state employees walked out of Olympia offices on Monday. Here’s why The Olympian
- WA public employees in Tri-Cities join thousands statewide in walkout Tri-City Herald
- Thousands of state employees temporarily walk off the job as contract negotiations continue The Spokesman-Review
- WA state workers stage walkout to protest pay proposals from Ferguson The Seattle Times
- Thousands of Washington state employees to walk out Monday over stalled contract talks MyNorthwest.com
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