A NEW GUILD FOR SKAGIT TRANSIT EMPLOYEES
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Your voice matters
Your choice matters
We need a better choice for our union
As an independent union, the Skagit County Employees Alliance (SCEA) will be the most effective advocate for what our transit employees want and need. Our members have been representing Skagit Transit employees for years and know how to work for our employees better than Council 2 ever will.
SCEA will give us a powerful voice, focused solely on Skagit Transit employees' needs and free from the control of Council 2 and its interests. Council 2 takes your dues and does not fulfill its obligations. SCEA will offer better union representation at a fraction of the cost.
It's time for a change. It's time for our own independent union.
Your current union
AFSCME Council 2, Local 176T
Takes 1.36% of your salary for membership dues, most of which goes directly to AFSCME headquarters in Washington DC. This money is spent on politics, lobbying and fat salaries.
Unresponsive to our needs, undermining productive employee-employer dialogue and impedes the achievements of a harmonious work-life balance.
Corporate and impersonal union model that treats us all as just a number and lacks respect and knowledge of our contract.
Silences members who have different opinions and doesn't value us beyond a source for union dues.
Skagit County Employees Association
Lower membership dues but offering real representation and accessibility. Dues will remain local and will not be transferred to Washington DC.
Directly responsive to the real-time needs of our members, representing them when it comes to discipline, grievances and contract negotiations.
Treats our members as individuals because we have relationships with one another and are committed to doing the right thing for each other.
Independently controlled by our own local leaders who understand the stresses of the industry.
Vote SCEA by Mail Starting June 23
An election has been scheduled!
Ballots will be mailed to you at home starting on June 23 so check your mailbox and get ready to vote for SCEA.
Ballots are due back to PERC no later than 5 PM on July 14. They must be received by that time (not postmarked) in order to be counted. No late ballots will be considered in this election.
We strongly recommend mailing your completed ballot back by July 7 to ensure it arrives in time to be counted.
If you have not received your ballot by June 30, please call PERC at 360-570-7335 or contact us for assistance.
Get Ready for the Election
Join us on June 27 to learn more about SCEA and the election.
June 27th at 7pm
Sedro Woolley Public Library
110 West State St.
Sedro Woolley, WA
Light refreshments will be provided.
