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2024 Professional Development Funds now available!

The PROTEC17 Professional Development Fund is designed to encourage and support the ongoing education and professional development of our members. Each year, members can apply for awards of up to [...]

2024 Professional Development Funds now available!2024-01-18T11:00:26-08:00

Young union member group resurrected at King County

Back in 2019, an affinity group of young PROTEC17 members formed in King County to tackle the issue of engaging and educating younger members, and bringing awareness to the many [...]

Young union member group resurrected at King County2024-01-18T10:45:33-08:00

Run for office in Portland!

With the change in governance structure approved by voters in 2022, there will be 12 new district-based seats up for election in November of 2024. This represents a historic opportunity [...]

Run for office in Portland!2024-01-18T10:57:26-08:00

KCRHA members ratify new contract

After more than a year of negotiations, employees at the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) have unanimously approved the tentative agreement on their first contract!  While the negotiations process [...]

KCRHA members ratify new contract2024-01-18T10:37:56-08:00

PROTEC17 stands in solidarity with the people of Gaza

Over the past few weeks, we have been following with horror and heartbreak the suffering, loss of life, and destruction in Gaza.  Along with our member-leadership and staff, I offer [...]

PROTEC17 stands in solidarity with the people of Gaza2024-01-17T10:09:35-08:00

Meet our 2023 scholarship winners!

Now in its twelfth year, the PROTEC17 scholarship program has awarded over $65,000 in scholarships to members’ dependents to help in their pursuit of a higher education. We are proud [...]

Meet our 2023 scholarship winners!2023-10-16T11:35:59-07:00

New 2023 PROTEC17 swag is in our shop!

Our new 2023 PROTEC17 swag is finally here!!!!  And right now, get a free tumbler with any purchase through April 30, 2023!  You can find our store at: https://protec17.myshopify.com  Our secure, [...]

New 2023 PROTEC17 swag is in our shop!2023-03-27T13:53:02-07:00

PROTEC17 2023 Scholarship Application NOW OPEN!

The annual college scholarship program for dependents of PROTEC17 members is now open! Since its inception in 2011, PROTEC17 has awarded more than 20 scholarships totalling over $60,000 towards the [...]

PROTEC17 2023 Scholarship Application NOW OPEN!2023-03-27T13:10:12-07:00

Seattle workers demand RSPCT in their contract

PROTEC17 members at the City of Seattle continue their fight for fairness and dignity in their contract. As part of the contract campaign, members of the Coalition of City Unions [...]

Seattle workers demand RSPCT in their contract2023-03-27T13:25:55-07:00

Tracking bills in the 2023 Oregon legislative session

The Oregon legislature is currently meeting until late June for the 2023 session. PROTEC17 is closely following developments that may impact members, and is providing input on bills and subjects [...]

Tracking bills in the 2023 Oregon legislative session2023-03-27T13:45:43-07:00
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