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Oregon legislature makes historic investment in state’s public safety workforce

SALEM, Ore. – Oregon lawmakers have overwhelmingly passed a bill that would make an historic investment in the state’s public safety workers.

Oregon legislature makes historic investment in state’s public safety workforce

In Pierce County, WA, WFSE staff win fight to work longer to better serve the community

They fight for crime victims, yet the professional support staff at Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office in Washington state were only allowed to work 35 hours a week – despite a 3,700-case backlog.

In Pierce County, WA, WFSE staff win fight to work longer to better serve the community

Washington state probation counselor makes a difference in girls’ lives

Washington state probation counselor makes a difference in girls’ lives

NYC 911 dispatchers secure victory on flexible work schedules

NEW YORK — Members of AFSCME District Council 37 and Mayor Eric Adams’ administration have reached an agreement on flexible scheduling and pay increases for 911 operators in the city.

NYC 911 dispatchers secure victory on flexible work schedules

Never Quit Award winner teaches inmates to develop a green thumb

Never Quit Award winner teaches inmates to develop a green thumb

More 9/11 first responders, victims to receive care

More 9/11 first responders and victims will receive the medical treatment and monitoring they need, thanks to an expansion of the World Trade Center Health Program.

More 9/11 first responders, victims to receive care

Public worker lawsuit seeks to overturn Wisconsin’s anti-collective bargaining law

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin workers have sued the state, seeking to overturn a 2011 law championed by former Gov. Scott Walker that all but ended collective bargaining rights for most public sector workers.

Public worker lawsuit seeks to overturn Wisconsin’s anti-collective bargaining law

911 SAVES Act would honor dispatchers, give them access to additional resources

911 dispatchers help keep us safe every day. They deserve more recognition and respect for the difficult jobs they do.

911 SAVES Act would honor dispatchers, give them access to additional resources

Public Service Spotlight: Montana detention officer talks about serving her community

Public Service Spotlight: Montana detention officer talks about serving her community

WFSE corrections employees win multi-million dollar settlement

Three union grievances, hundreds of letters, and a statewide petition result in $2k cash payment for all employees in 2023 and a retention bonus of 3% in 2025 for those deemed "essential" by the Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC).

WFSE corrections employees win multi-million dollar settlement