News
2026 PROTEC17 scholarship program – application now open!
The PROTEC17 annual scholarship program awards two scholarships to the child, grandchild or dependent of an active member who wishes to continue their education beyond high school at a [...]
State members gear up for negotiations for the 2027-2029 contract
The PROTEC17 State team will head back to the bargaining table on April 23 to begin negotiations for the 2027-2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement. In preparation, PROTEC17 State members gathered in [...]
Portland members form first-ever Contract Action Team to mobilize for a strong contract
For the first time in chapter history, PROTEC17 City of Portland members have formed a Contract Action Team (CAT) to support the bargaining team as they negotiate the next [...]
After years-long push, counties in WA can now fund Public Health locally
For years, Public Health in Washington State has been chronically underfunded due to its reliance on precarious funding sources tied to our state’s upside down tax code. In the [...]
Port of Seattle members ratify 2025-2028 contract
After almost 10 months of difficult negotiations, the Airport Duty Managers (ADMs) at the Port of Seattle ratified an agreement on their 2025-2028 contract in February, and the Port Commission [...]
2026 WA and OR legislative sessions wrap up with some Labor wins
In what was a challenging fiscal and policy environment in both the Washington and Oregon legislative sessions, PROTEC17 was able to successfully advance many items on our political policy agenda [...]
Pierce County members secure historic contract and begin to build a union coalition
PROTEC17 members at Pierce County have overwhelmingly ratified a new 2026-2028 collective bargaining agreement following months of negotiations with the County. The strong ratification vote reflects broad support among members [...]
Regional Executive Committee adopts 2026 budget and resolution
On Sat., March 7, the PROTEC17 Regional Executive Committee (REC) — our union’s policy-making body — convened online to conduct the business of our union. Among one of their most [...]
PROTEC17 physical + digital membership cards have arrived!
We hope that you have received your first-ever PROTEC17 membership card in the mail, and you've already downloaded your digital card! Your physical membership card will come as part of [...]
2026 Oregon Legislative Session Preview: Transportation revenue, permitting, and more
On Feb. 2, the Oregon legislature will begin its 2026 short session. Lasting only five weeks, legislators will have limited time to conduct business, though several major issues have emerged [...]
2025 Organizing Report: PROTEC17 grew by nearly 400 members in new classifications!
In 2025, newly organized PROTEC17 members faced challenges head-on and made it known that we are a force to be reckoned with! In many of our external organizing campaigns, [...]
Our 2026 Washington Legislative Priorities
The 2026 Washington state legislative session began on January 12. While it’s a short, 60-day session, we’ve got an action-packed agenda based on several priorities that will help improve [...]
PROTEC17 2026-2028 Strategic Plan to focus on defending public service, belonging, and activism
Last fall, PROTEC17 began a process to create a new Strategic Plan for 2026-2028 that will guide us over the next three years. As part of that process, thousands of [...]
Regional Executive Committee takes bold action, celebrates leaders and accomplishments at fall meeting
On Sat., Oct. 19, the PROTEC17 Regional Executive Committee (REC) — our union’s policy-making body — convened in-person at the Museum of Flight in Tukwila to conduct the business of [...]
Meet our newest members! Sound Transit Fare Ambassadors
As one of the newest Chapters in our union, the Sound Transit membership continues to grow! Fare Ambassadors are the newest group at Sound Transit to be certified as a [...]