Legislative staff in WA state Senate reject new contract

By: Jerry Cornfield

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: September 30, 2026

Words: 580

Last Updated: 4 days, 2 hours ago

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The union representing staff of Democratic state senators in Washington has overwhelmingly rejected a new two-year contract, citing its lack of adequate protections for workers facing termination.

Legislative assistants, policy analysts and communications specialists for the Senate Democratic Caucus on Monday voted down the final offer from negotiators for the Senate Administration. The employees are represented by the Washington Public Employees Association.

The rejected deal contained no pay hike, …

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