State Workers Demand Fair Contracts | Vancouver News

Hundreds of state workers flooded Olympia’s Capitol steps Saturday, demanding fair union contracts and calling out the governor’s administration for ignoring their worth. Supervising child welfare cases herself, Jeanette Obelcz led the charge, insisting, “You have to respect your workforce.” This isn’t just a protest—it’s a collective roar from the backbone of Washington’s daily operations, frustrated by stalled negotiations and unmet expectations. With signs waving and voices rising, workers are making clear: their services matter, and they’re ready to be heard—or seen—until they’re treated with the dignity they’ve earned. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/091e495d1c5b7aa8