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Our general meetings are held at the General Administration Auditorium on the Capitol Campus at 6:00 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of every month unless otherwise noted.  Beverages, fruits and light snacks are provided. Signing for the deaf and hard of hearing is provided. Click on the link to see other meeting announcements.

We are Local 443 of the Federation of State Employees (AFSCME) in Olympia, Washington. We are a "mixed" Local, with members filling a variety of jobs in state agencies and offices throughout Thurston,  Mason, and other Counties throughout Washington State. We are by far the largest Local in Council 28. Local 443 was originally chartered by the American Federation of Labor in 1945. We have 9,507 full paying members of 10,200 (93%).

Member Notices:  Local 443's Endorsements of Candidates/Propositions   Please note Local 443's new address - Map of new location! -  Sixth Avenue Center, 4315 6th Avenue SE (Suite "B"), Lacey, WA Look for your Bargaining Unit Bargaining! If you are a DSHS employee and can't find your team, you are included in the Economic and Social Services team by default. Downloadable Fill-in PDF Form for Reimbursement: Reimbursement Form Legislative Hotline (toll free) 1-800-562-6000   Request to use WFSE Local 443's Office   Local 443's "Who We Are" Audio Clip (.mp3 file)   Call the Governor - Phone Number  (.mp3 file)   email WFSE Local 443 general mailbox:  wfselocal443@qwestoffice.net.   For specific officers please link to Contact Us

 

Mailing Address: WFSE Local 443                    PO Box 105 Olympia, WA 98507

Physical Address: WFSE Local 443 4315 6th Avenue SE, Suite B Lacey, WA 98503