Representation by union
- This information is specific to represented state employees covered by collective bargaining agreements that are negotiated by State HR Labor Relations & Comp Policy.
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The numbers below do not represent a specific union's total membership.
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General Government (excluding higher ed) total: 76,865
- Approximately 76.9% of the general government workforce is represented.
| Abbreviation | Title on master agreement | Headcount |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL GOVERNMENT | ||
| Coalition | COALITION (AIAJ, AWP, FOP, IAFF, IBEW, MM&P, Teamsters 174, Teamsters 760, UA, UPW, WAFHP, WSNA, WSPTA, WSPSTA) | 979 |
| PROTEC17 | PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES LOCAL 17 | 2,105 |
| SEIU 1199 | SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION HEALTHCARE 1199NW | 1,269 |
| Teamsters 117 | TEAMSTERS LOCAL UNION 117 VOLUME 1 – DOC ONLY | 6,614 |
| WAFWP | WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE PROFESSIONALS | 1,356 |
| WFSE - GG | WASHINGTON FEDERATION OF STATE EMPLOYEES | 40,252 |
| WFSE - ALJ | WASHINGTON FEDERATION OF STATE EMPLOYEES – ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES | 112 |
| AWAAG - WFSE | THE ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON ASSISTANT ATTORNEYS GENERAL, WASHINGTON FEDERATION OF STATE EMPLOYEES, AFSCME COUNCIL 28 | 711 |
| WPEA - GG | WASHINGTON PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION | 2,662 |
| Law Enforcement | ||
| FWOG | FISH AND WILDLIFE OFFICERS’ GUILD | 122 |
| Teamsters 760 (DFW Sergeants) | TEAMSTERS LOCAL 760 | 27 |
| WSPLCA | WASHINGTON STATE PATROL LIEUTENANTS AND CAPTAINS ASSOCIATION (WSPLCA) | 60 |
| WSPTA | WASHINGTON STATE PATROL TROOPERS ASSOCIATION (WSPTA) | 913 |
| Washington State Ferries | ||
| FASPAA | FERRY AGENTS, SUPERVISORS AND PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR’S ASSOCIATION (FASPAA) | 41 |
| IBU | INLANDBOATMEN’S UNION OF THE PACIFIC | 971 |
| MEBA - Licensed | DISTRICT NO. 1 – PCD, MARINE ENGINEERS’ BENEFICIAL ASSOCIATION (AFL-CIO) LICENSED ENGINEER OFFICERS | 231 |
| MEBA - Port Engr | DISTRICT NO. 1 – PCD, MARINE ENGINEERS’ BENEFICIAL ASSOCIATION (AFL-CIO) PORT ENGINEERS | 12 |
| MEBA - Unlicensed | DISTRICT NO. 1 – PCD, MARINE ENGINEERS’ BENEFICIAL ASSOCIATION (AFL-CIO) UNLICENSED ENGINE ROOM EMPLOYEES | 226 |
| MM&P - Masters | INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF MASTERS, MATES & PILOTS MASTERS/PILOTS | 83 |
| MM&P - Watch Center Sups | INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF MASTERS, MATES & PILOTS WATCH CENTER SUPERVISORS | 15 |
| MM&P - Mates | INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF MASTERS, MATES & PILOTS MATES/PILOTS | 129 |
| Metal Trades | PUGET SOUND METAL TRADES COUNCIL (IBEW LOCAL 46, IAMAW LOCAL 79, SMWIA LOCAL 66, IBT LOCALS 117 AND 174, IBBISBFH LOCAL 104, UAJAPPI LOCAL 32) | 91 |
| OPEIU | OFFICE AND PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION LOCAL NO. 8 (AFL-CIO) | 64 |
| Carpenters | PACIFIC NW REGIONAL COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS | 26 |
| SEIU 6 | SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION LOCAL NO. 6 | 6 |
| HIGHER EDUCATION | ||
| WFSE HE CCC | WASHINGTON FEDERATION OF STATE EMPLOYEES HIGHER EDUCATION COMMUNITY COLLEGE COALITION (WFSE HE CCC) | 3,163 |
| WPEA HE | WASHINGTON PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION HIGHER EDUCATION | 2,401 |
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Last Updated: 10/13/2025
Time Period: As of 09/30/2025
Update Frequency: Quarterly (end of fiscal quarter)
