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PROTEC17 members stand together at the 2026 MLK Day rally and march. Everyone is wearing their PROTEC17 union gear and holding up union signs and signs of support for immigrants.
PROTEC17 celebrates MLK Day 2026 at the Seattle MLK March and Rally.
PROTEC17 members and staff stand together at the King County airport to protest I.C.E. deportation flights. Everyone is smiling, wearing their union gear, and holding PROTEC17 union signs with messages of support.
PROTEC17 members and staff stand with local, Seattle candidates running for Seattle City Council. They are standing on grass--water and the Seattle skyline are both visible in the background. Folks are holding campaign signs and wearing their PROTEC17 union gear.
PROTEC17 members and staff hold union signs in support of immigrants rights, marching in the street alongside tons of other Seattle-area union siblings and community groups.
PROTEC17 members and staff march on the street alongside union siblings and community members. Everyone is wearing their union gear and/or protest wear and is walking towards the Palantir building.
PROTEC17 Member Leader Nick smiles with his kids at the 2025 Spokane Regional Labor Council and Idaho Labor Council Labor Day celebration.
PROTEC17 members and staff stand together, wearing their PROTEC17 union gear. Everyone is smiling and standing at Westlake in downtown Seattle. You can see buildings, a parade float with other union siblings, and a crowd of onlookers in the background.
PROTEC17 members stand together, holding signs of support that read, "TAX THE RICH," "WORKERS OF THE WORLD UNITE," "PEOPLE OVER PROFIT," and "MELT I.C.E." Some folks are wearing their PROTEC17 union gear and standing alongside hundreds of others.
PROTEC17 member leader Drew stands in line with people, marching on the street. They are wearing their PROTEC17 union gear (bright blue bandana and PROTEC17 v-neck) and holding a sign that reads, "SOLIDARITY 4EVER!" You can see PROTEC17 staff in the background smiling and holding signs as well.
PROTEC17 members and staff stand together at the May Day rally, holing their signs. Some of their signs read, "DUE PROCESS IS A RIGHT," "AN INJURY to ONE IS AN INJURY to ALL," and "LABOR AGAINST ICE AGENT TERRORISTS."
PROTEC17 members and staff stand alongside their King County coalition union siblings holding union signs. They are standing in front of a building on May Day after a contract negotiations session.
A group of PROTEC17 member leaders and staff stand in front of a mural at El Centro de la Raza in Beacon Hill. Everyone is smiling and raising their fists in solidarity. The mural also features a colorful tile image of a person holding a baby and raising their fist in solidarity.
PROTEC17 members and staff stand together outside the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma, WA. Everyone is warm clothing like jackets and/or hats, some of them PROTEC17 union gear. Everyone is smiling. One person is holding up their PROTEC17 scarf and a few folks are raising their fists in solidarity.
PROTEC17 Executive Director Karen stands with PROTEC17 King County member leader Aaron. They are both wearing puffer jackets. Karen is wearing her PROTEC17 scarf and pin. You can see fellow union siblings from UFCW 3000 in the background wearing their union gear ponchos.
PROTEC17 staff and members at the AFGE 1110 Rally in Feb. 2025. Everyone is smiling and wearing their union gear. Laura is holding a sign that reads, "Civil servants have [heart]."
Attendees at the AFGE 1110 Save Civil Service Rally gather around the federal building in downtown Seattle. People are dressed warmly and holding signs of support. One sign reads, "We [heart] civil servants."
King County Coalition members and staff stand together holding a banner that reads, "We deserve a life of dignity" with a graphic of a solidarity fist.
PROTEC17 members and staff stand together in their union gear, holding up PROTEC17 signs at Garfield High School for the MLK Rally and March.
PROTEC17 member leader Joseph stands in front of the PROTEC17 backdrop that features both styles of PROTEC17 logos. He is smiling and holding up a prop of the circular PROTEC17 logo. Joseph is wearing a tan polo under a brown jacket.
PROTEC17 member leader Dan stands in front of the PRTOEC17 backdrop that features both styles of logos. Dan is smiling and raising his fist in solidarity. He is wearing his PWR (PROTEC17 Workers Roundtable) long sleeve.
PROTEC17 members and staff sit around a round table that has a blue table cloth, snacks, and drinks. Everyone is engaging in discussion thoughtfully and looking at one another or taking notes.
PROTEC17 members and staff stand together at the IAM 751 strike headquarters in Renton, WA. Everyone is smiling and holding IAM 751 "ON STRIKE" signs, raising their fists in solidarity, and/or sporting their PROTEC17 union gear.
PROTEC17 members and staff stand on the steps of Georgetown Brewing. There are outdoor lights draped across the top and red outdoor umbrellas to the right. Everyone is smiling brightly while wearing their new PROTEC17 PWR sweatshirts. Some folks are raising their fists in solidarity.
PROTEC17 members are joined by PROTEC17 staff and their WFSE and WPEA union siblings. Everyone is smiling and some folks are holding signs demanding a fair contract or raising their fists in solidarity. They are standing on the grass in front of big, green trees.
PROTEC17 Department of Licensing (DOL) member Nikolas smiles and holds up a placard that reads, "I help keep Washington State running! I need a strong contract because: I should be able to afford rent without sacrificing other basic living expenses." They are wearing dark-frame glasses, a beige shirt, and their PROTEC17 pin.
PROTEC17 staff stand together at their game table at the Labor Day BBQ in Lakewood/Tacoma. A child is pictured in front of the table, smiling, next to the colorful spinning wheel. There is candy and the PROTEC17 Insight magazine on the table. You can see the park in the background.
PROTEC17 Executive Director Karen poses with PROTEC17 members and their family members at the UW Husky game. Everyone is wearing their union gear and you can see the field and the sunset in the background.
Bertie is black dog with white accented fur. She is sitting on a car seat on a little blue rug and looking attentively at the camera. She is wearing a cute blue, bandana with abstract designs and a PROTEC17 pin.
PROTEC17 staff stand on the overpass with WFSE members in their union gear. They are smiling and holding signs of solidarity and support. You can read a few of the signs that read, "BUILDING BRIDGES FOR A BETTER CONTRACT," "#UnitedForWashington #FairContractNOW," "FAIR CONTRACT NOW!"
Picture of PROTEC17 organizers and director standing in front of a building. They are posed with other union siblings from other unions like Starbucks Workers United. Everyone is smiling and wearing their union gear.
PROTEC17 member Ulysses stands with retired postal worker union sibling, Bob. They are smiling and Bob is holding a sign that reads, "SAVE AMERICA'S POSTAL SERVICE." They are standing on a crosswalk in the Pride parade.
Two Seattle member leaders stand together with their arm around one another and smiling. They are wearing PROTEC17 union gear.
PROTEC17 member and staff are smiling and standing together in the UW Seattle quad. There is a big tree and a building and some tents and grass in the background. Everyone is wearing blue for PROTEC17, some wearing PROTEC17 shirts, jackets, pins, etc.,
PROTEC17 staff attend the IAFF King County strike line and pose with other union siblings from various unions. Folks are holding signs of support from other unions like the Machinists. It is a sunny day and everyone is outside on the pavement, with a fence and parking lot in the background.
A mix of PROTEC17 member leaders and staff pose at the MLK Labor Oscars. Everyone is dressed in formal attire and is smiling brightly at the camera. Everyone is standing except for Mark who is kneeling in the front.
The PROTEC17 Seattle Team stands with Mary (co-chair of Coalition of City Unions) with their award for Best Rally at the MLK Labor Oscars. Everyone is wearing formal attire and smiling, posed in front of an intricate wall.
Previous PROTEC17 Executive Board member Jennell Hicks smiles and poses with current PROTEC17 Executive Board President Rachael Brooks. They are both dressed in formal attire and standing in front of an intricate wall.
PROTEC17 Executive Director Karen stands on a stage with a banner that stretches across. The banner has the Palestinian flag and reads, "King County Labor for Palestine." Karen is smiling and reading off of a card while holding a imc. You can see supporters standing around the stage.
PROTEC17 Executive Director Karen stands with PROTEC17 members at the Labor for Palestine rally. Everyone is smiling and wearing their PROTEC17 union gear. It appears to be a gloomy day in downtown Seattle and everyone is gathered in front of buildings on a red brick ground. One member is holding a sign that reads, "Labor for Permanent Ceasefire Now."
PROTEC17 members and staff stand together at Seattle City Hall with their fists raised in solidarity. This picture was taken right after the City of Seattle union contract signing ceremony on April 5, 2024. Everyone is smiling in celebration.
Protest signs are raised at Land Day 2024. One is bright yellow and reads, "STAND WITH PALESTINE END THE OCCUPATION NOW!" The second is a PROTEC17 sign that reads, "LABOR FOR LIBERATION #Solidarity" and a third reads, "FREE PALESTINE." You can see branches in view with the South Lake Union neighborhood in the background.
PROTEC17 King County members, part of the "Young Members of PROTEC (YMP)" stand together in multiple rows, raising their fists in solidarity. Some folks are smiling while others have a serious face of solidarity. They are standing in a classroom/conference room area in front of a plain wall.
Large group photo of PROTEC17 staff and members with their loved ones. Everyone is dressed warmly and smiling in the sun, right outside the Garfield High School gym. Some people are carrying PROTEC17 signs and others are holding other rally signs.
New PROTEC17 Port of Seattle members, Sariah and Tanner in their ADM office at SeaTac.
Picture of PROTEC17 members, staff, and loved ones at the Macy's striking workers parade and rally at Macy's in Tukwila (Southcenter). Everyone is wearing their union gear and smiling brightly in front of the Bowlero.
Coalition of City Union (CCU) members gather across the street from Seattle City Hall, smiling, raising their picket signs, and holding our campaign banners.
Picture of PROTEC17 members and staff smiling together and holding a "FAIR CONTRACT NOW!" sign. People are wearing casual clothes, union gear, and work uniform.
Coalition members stand together on the corner of Seattle Center holding a RSPCT campaign banner. They are standing in front of the Seattle Center sign with digital media on it.
All of the REC member leaders who won awards are standing together with PROTEC17 President Rachel Brooks and Executive Director Karen Estevenin. The PROTEC17 podium is pictured to the left that reads, "Professional and Technical Employees Local 17."
Picture of PROTEC17 members and staff at the phone banking event for Seattle City Council Candidate (District 3), Alex Hudson. Everyone is sitting around the large conference table in front of a screen with Alex's campaign imagery, smiling.
The Young Members of PROTEC17 (YMP) leaders meet to plan upcoming events.
PROTEC17 staff stand with folks from the Drivers Union at their event. They are all standing in front of white and blue curtains, smiling, and raising their fists in solidarity. Paul (pictured at the front) is holding a Drivers Union logo sign.
A huge crowd of Coalition of City Unions members gather outside Seattle City Hall. Folks are wearing their union gear/swag and holding up their "FAIR CONTRACT NOW!" signs and raising their fists in solidarity.
Overview picture of the colorful sea of coalition union members proudly wearing their union gear and holding up their rally signs.
The coalition bargaining team stands in front of the crowd, sharing their experiences. They are smiling, clapping, and holding signs. The podium sign is also pictured, which reads, "Thriving Public Services Start With US"
Picture of coalition members wearing PROTEC17 shirts, smiling, and holding a sign that reads, "FUND CITY SERVICE"
PROTEC17 members and staff smiling outside City Hall in the sun. They are wearing PROTEC17 shirts and buttons.
Picture of PROTEC17 staff and members marching with other Coalition of City Union members and staff, holding up our #RSPCT for City Workers banner.
A crowd of coalition union members gather at the end of their march at Westlake Center in downtown Seattle. Folks are pictured wearing their union gear, safety vests, and holding up their signs to demand a fair contract.
Picture of PROTEC17 members, e-board members, and staff smiling and posing in front of the WSLC backdrop. From left to right: Dan Santon, Jennell Hicks, Karen Estevenin, Brenna Stroup, Alisha Gregory-Davis, Jessica Olives, Brandon Hersey, and Mark Watson. Dan is holding a sign that reads, "#UnionStrong."
Picture of Coalition of City Unions (CCU) members with Seattle City Council candidates.
Picture of PROTEC17 Organizing Coordinator Brenna and PROTEC17 Executive Director Karen at the UAW 4121 picket line at University of Washington. They are holding signs that say "UAW ON STRIKE UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE."
Picture of PROTEC17 Executive Board member Jennell Hicks with Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda and PROTEC17 Executive Director Karen Estevenin. They are smiling brightly together.
Picture of new PROTEC17 members, City of Mt. Vernon workers standing with PROTEC17 Executive Director, Karen and Union Representative, Alexis. They are standing in front of a large tulip art installation and smiling with their fists raised in solidarity.
Picture of PROTEC17 Portland Street Response workers with PROTEC17 Union Representative, Rachel, holding up their new contract and showing a thumbs up.
Picture of PROTEC17 staff at the International Workers' Day march/rally wearing PROTEC17 union gear.
Picture of PROTEC17 Portland members holding mini trans pride and LGBTQIA+ pride flags and smiling.
Picture of Washington State Patrol CVEO's, including PROTEC17 Chapter Officer Bennet Olsson. They are wearing their uniforms and smiling in together.
Picture of Seattle Tennis Professionals, standing together and smiling. They are wearing their PROTEC17 stickers.
Picture of PROTEC17 Yakima Health members standing in front of their logo on a wall.
Picture of PROTEC17 staff and members at Labor Notes event in Portland. Everyone is smiling and showing a fist of solidarity.
Picture of Seattle RSPCT petition scroll, cascading down the stairs at Seattle City Hall.
Picture of PROTEC17 Seattle members holding the RSPCT campaign banner.
Picture of the City of Tacoma bargaining team posing with their fists raised in solidarity and holding signs that read, "FAIR WAGES TACOMA!"
Picture of PROTEC17 staff holding signs of support for Starbucks workers and raising their fists in solidarity.
Picture of Seattle Coalition of City Unions (CCU) member leaders gathering for a mobilization event. The room is packed with a bunch of folks at every table.
Picture of Seattle Coalition of City Unions (CCU) members and staff at the bargaining session on March 15. They are standing in front of a "Union Yes" sign and holding the #RSPCT campaign banner.
Picture of a City of Seattle worker in a bright construction vest, holding a sign that reads: "I choose public service because I care about my community :) #RSPCTForCityWorkers"
Picture of filled in signs hanging on the wall. Signs read, "Pay and affordability is important to me because I should be able to live in the same city I work. | I do my best work when I am rested and recharged | I choose public service because without us nothing happens! | Safety is important to me because I can't work if I get hurt on the job! | Racial equity is important to me because ALL people deserve to be treated EQUAL | I choose public service because I care about my community :) | Pay and affordability is important to me because Seattle isn't just for tech workers -- we all deserve affordability | Safety is important to me because I care about my community AND my coworkers! | Climate justice is important to me because the next generation deserves a clean planet | Safety is important to me because I care about my coworkers & neighbors! | Living paycheck to paycheck is NOT cool! | Pay and affordability is important to me because the dignity of all should be respected and valued"
Picture of PROTEC17 Portland members at the Portland City Laborer's Rally.
Image of PROTEC17 members and staff at the MLK Rally at Garfield High School on MLK Day 2023.
Photo of members of the Portland Street Response Team who recently joined PROTEC17.
Image of state negotiations bargaining team.
Picture of Seattle CAT Team.
Seattle Bargaining Team.
PROTEC17 members at the Seattle Kick-Off event.
Photo of union leaders supporting Starbucks Workers United at a rally on Sept. 13, 2022.
Picture of PROTEC17 staff posing with Seattle educators at Hawthorne Elementary and holding signs of support.
Picture of PROTEC17 Communications Director Deidre at Wedgwood Elementary with a teacher. They are holding PROTEC17 signs and Seattle Education Association on strike signs.
Picture of PROTEC17 Executive Director Karen with her kids and their teachers at Leschi Elementary, protesting with Leschi educators and Seattle Education Association to demand better compensation. They are standing in front of a "Leschi" sign and holding a sign that says, "We love our teachers."
Picture of virtual Steward Training in 2022.
Picture of PROTEC17 Executive Board in Sep. 2022.
Picture of PROTEC17 board, staff, and their families at the MLK Labor Day picnic.
Pictured, at left: WSLC’s April Simms, WSLC’s Cherika Carter, PROTEC17 Executive Director Karen Estevenin, PROTEC17 President Rachael Brooks, and PROTEC17 Political Director Brandon Hersey.
Image of staff, executive board, and members at the Juneteenth Celebration.
Image of PROTEC17 Executive Director Karen and others holding the PROTEC17 banner at the Pride parade.
PROTEC17 at the Starbucks rally standing in solidarity.
Image of new PROTEC17 members, the team at King County Regional Homelessness Authority, standing in front of a gray wall and holding celebratory union signs.
Picture of the members of the PROTEC17 bargaining team and staff celebrate the new contract on July 6.
PROTEC17 members at the APALA Gala 2022
PROTEC17 member Deja at her office desk
A photo of PROTEC17 member Emily
A photo of PROTEC17 members on Zoom at the Feb.2022 REC meeting
Photo of PROTEC17 Spokane County members in a Zoom meeting
PROTEC17 Stewards Sam and Kris
Portland member Mac at the Bull Run Water Filtration Facility
Photo of PROTEC17 members of the Political Action Committee on Zoom
Portland member Andrew wearing a mask and a PROTEC17 t-shirt at work