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Evergreen Public Schools and Teachers Union agree to a five-year contract
…n Public Schools reached a five-year deal with its teachers union, covering 22,000 students across 38 Vancouver schools.
Opinion: New resource can help public employees understand their rights
A 2018 Supreme Court ruling made public-sector union membership entirely voluntary — but many workers still don't know it.
WA state workers head into difficult wage talks as budget outlook darkens
Union leaders say state negotiators have already signaled financial constraints ahead of wage talks intensifying June 26.
It’s an early morning for those who participate in the annual Junior Market in Vancouver
175 booths and 300 small businesses, all run by teens and children, filled Esther Short Park for Lemonade Day Junior Market.
Class of 2026 spotlight: Rego scholarship recipient Parker Christian of Union High School
Parker Christian, a 4.0 student-athlete, overcame blood clot surgeries to earn a Rego Athletic Scholarship and a college baseball spot.
Letter: Restoring balance – Breaking the loop of public union dues and politics
Hines argues Washington's payroll systems actively collect dues funneled into partisan political campaigns.
Opinion: WA Cares – Important information is still MIA, but benefits are available for some in July
Family caregivers using CDWA are subject to a union contract with SEIU 775 — a fact not clearly disclosed in registration materials.
Letter: The cracks in the foundation – Why Washington’s education system is faltering
Vancouver resident argues union demands and bureaucratic bloat are draining classroom funds despite billions in state investment.
Opinion: Why do teachers continue to pay union dues?
Dick Rylander examines union dues and the Janus Supreme Court decision as local teacher contracts come up for renewal.
Union baseball, softball teams honor military, veterans, and first responders
Baseball and softball teams combined efforts to recognize military heroes and first responders with ceremonial pitches.
Opinion: CCT editor provides another history lesson on funding public schools
Vancouver schools face $20-30 million cuts while teacher salaries have skyrocketed since McCleary ruling.
Opinion: Public workers’ First Amendment rights are getting attention – in Idaho, not Washington
Idaho moves to stop public schools from collecting union dues through government payroll while Washington continues favoring unions over worker choice.