We are thrilled to hear that a local Starbucks store in our hometown of Bellingham, WA (the store that many city of Bellingham employees drive by or patronize often at King & Iowa) are trying to unionize! We support their efforts 100% and wish them much success. Keep educating your coworkers about the benefits of having a seat at the table. As workers, you have power. This can be a foreign concept to workers who have never been part of a Union before. It is real and it is life changing! Click here to read the article in the Cascadia Daily News and the Western Front.
2022-2023 Contract Ratified
Congratulations on a ratified contract! Click here to see the contract as soon as the City of Bellingham uploads it. For our labor friends in other parts of the state and beyond, email us if you would like to see it before its posted. Here is a brief summary: 2022 – 7% wage increase 2023 … Read more
Time to Vote!
We have a new contract offer for our members in Bellingham to vote on. This time it’s for a 2 year contract. Voting will be held on March 10 & 11, 2022. Check your email for details. We aim for 1oo% participation in the voting process so please make a plan to show up and … Read more
Contract Rejected
The membership voted on the City of Bellingham’s “last, best and final” offer for a four year contract on Jan 12 & 13. It was overwhelmingly rejected. It’s back to the table. Thank you everyone for your participation in the voting process.
Contract Voting is Upon Us!
You will be voting on a four year contract on Jan 12 & 13. Check your email for details. The city is going through a lot of turnover right now. If you have not had a chance to fill out your membership card yet, please email us at pnweguild@gmail.com to receive an electronic form. You … Read more
Municipal Court Situation
Update June 3, 2021 A Discrimination Complaint has been filed with the City of Bellingham HR Dept. Click here to read it. Update June 2, 2021 An Unfair Labor Practice has been filed against Court Administrator Peterson & Judge Debra Lev with the Public Employment Relations Commission. You may click here to read it. Seven … Read more
Happy Anniversary!
Today is the one-year anniversary of The Guild of Pacific Northwest Employees! Exactly one year ago today we were certified as the exclusive bargaining representative of Bellingham Local 1937. We have been busy this past year. We have shared experiences and advice with many public employee groups. We’ve bargained our first contract and helped our … Read more
Contract Ratified
Bellingham Local 1937 has a contract!
Contract Voting starts tomorrow
These are exciting times! Contract voting starts tomorrow and will stretch over two days to accommodate everyone’s shifts. Social distancing! Mask wearing is required from when you exit your vehicle to when you return to your vehicle. The contract proposal has been emailed to everyone – make sure you are checking your whole inbox (not … Read more
Contract Proposal Ready!
On Friday evening, Oct 2, the Guild of Pacific Northwest Employees reached a tentative agreement with the City. We now have a contract proposal ready for consideration by our Bellingham Local 1937 members. Watch your email and Union boards for voting logistics. If you have not yet signed your membership card, please contact us at … Read more