Jessica Poston
Shop Steward at the Washington Corrections Center for Women
"I have been able to come home to my family for 17 years because the union fights to get me home safely to be with..."
Committed to My Union
by Cuong Huyng (Van)
Shop Steward at Swire Coca-Cola
Story Challenge Winner - 3rd place
"My true passion is standing up for my coworkers and fighting for our rights. The union is the leg we stand on – without it the company would walk all over us." Read Van's story here.
Rebecca Haney-Nixon
Shop Steward at the Washington State Penitentiary
"Being in a union is important because one voice is not as loud as many voices. Together we stand strong..."
Erich Sachs
Shop Steward and Park Ranger at Pierce County
Story Challenge Winner - 2nd place
"Most people live under the threat that if they make a fuss they will be punished..."
James Shepard
Shop Steward and Warehouser at City of Seattle
Story Challenge Winner - Honorary Mention
"What I’ve seen in my life is that when people are attacked or a certain group is picked on..."
Brian Pinney
Inventory Purchasing Specialist at King County
"It's only through union membership and power in numbers that you're going to continue to achieve..."
Jennifer Broadus
Administrative Specialist III at King County
"If we stand together no one can stop us and we can win."
Carl Beatty
Corrections Officer at Monroe Corrections Complex
"We need to remember our past and stay unified for our future... "
Eric Wise
Facilities Maintenance Mechanic at Pierce County
"Union Solidarity gives me the ability to do my work the right way. In my work that means maintaining county... "
Vicki Moore
Local 117 Shop Steward at King County Elections
"Unions fight for the middle class. I’ve noticed that in my lifetime, it's getting harder and harder to..."
Robin Robinson
WWT Admin at King County
"Without a union, I don’t have a leg to stand on. I have nowhere to fight...."
Steve Worden
Retired Corrections worker at WSP
"We're all a family and we need to support each other because politicians aren't going to do it on their own..."
Michael Boe
Shift Sergeant at Monroe Correctional Complex
"I have been a Teamster for 15 years. Being a Teamster is terribly, terribly important. I am so proud..."
James Palmer
Sergeant at Monroe Correctional Complex
“I am a Sergeant at the Monroe Correctional complex, where I’ve been for 16 years..."
Steve Beck
CO2, Transport Officer
“The Freedom Foundation is not looking out for union members. They are worried about themselves..."
Connie Kanehailua
Counselor at Airway Heights Corrections Center
“I have been working at the prison system for over 30 years. I have seen how things have changed..."
Alfredo Espino
Teamsters 117 Trustee
“We can be even stronger with greater participation from our Latino membership..."
Edwin Duncan
Sgt. Cedar Creek Corrections Complex
"Union solidarity means growth in my family and those all over the state of Washington...."