rich 1.0 Action Network https://actionnetwork.org <link href='https://actionnetwork.org/css/style-embed-v3.css' rel='stylesheet' type='text/css' /><script src='https://actionnetwork.org/widgets/v6/form/riseup-registration?format=js&source=widget'></script><div id='can-form-area-riseup-registration' style='width: 100%'><!-- this div is the target for our HTML insertion --></div> Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) https://actionnetwork.org/groups/washington-federation-of-state-employees-wfse https://can2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/forms/photos/000/755/098/normal/RiseUp_Banner_AN.png RISE UP! 2026 April 11th & 12th It's time to register for Rise Up! 2026. This educational conference is limited to 200 participants. To begin planning for your participation, please fill out the form to the right to get registered and let us know your workshop preferences and travel needs. Lodging will be covered by the Council, as well as all meals during the event. We will also reimburse you for mileage, and if your travel requires a flight, we will book it for you. We will be in touch with you as we get closer to the event with your travel details. For more information about the workshops, agenda, and other details, please visit the conference webpage. WORKSHOP OPTIONS & DESCRIPTIONS: (subject to change) Practical Skills in Advanced Organizing: For those who are already comfortable with basic organizing conversations, practice adapting asks to complex, high-stakes, or resistant situations. Welcoming Our Coworkers: The first step to growing our union is deliberate and strategic new colleague outreach. Learn ways to give a warm WFSE welcome to everyone! Campaigns & Communication: Collective action is one of our greatest strengths. Learn how to create escalating campaigns with a strong media and communications component. No Other Workforce Has More at Stake: The future of state employees and their agencies is closely tied to the changing political landscape in Washington state. Join this workshop to learn more about the elections process, how to talk to your coworkers, and get more involved. Labor Always Rises: Workers joined in solidarity have made incredible strides at the national, state, and Council level. This labor history workshop shows us how the lessons of the past can guide us today and tomorrow. Just Cause in Principle & Practice: Just cause ideals guide us in our contracts and our representation work. Learn more about the elements of just cause, and how they can inform our stewardship. Assertive Contract Enforcement: What areas of our contracts are often violated, and what can we do to help members assert their rights? Learn tips and tricks on identifying grievances, conducting investigations, and writing remedies. https://actionnetwork.org/forms/riseup-registration