November General Membership Meeting
Register here to join us on November 16 from 8:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. First, Representative Bateman talks about her experience in her first legislative session and what she expects moving into 2022. Next, Hannah Brunike from the Legislative Information Center provides an overview of the state legislative process. Izzy Masias and Audrey Williams tell…
Joanne Lee calls us to Action to Stop Hate and Bias against Asian Communities
Join Joanne Lee at our conference, on November 2, for “We Are Not Silent: Bystander Intervention.” In this session, we’ll learn how to intervene effectively as a bystander. This presentation will discuss the disrespect that Asian communities face right now, from microaggressions to violence. Sign-up to attend here: https://icsew.wa.gov/annual-events/pro-dev-conference/ Empowered Women, Empower Women. Let’s get…
Justice G Helen Whitener Named 2021 Conference Keynote
OLYMPIA—The Interagency Committee of State Employed Women (ICSEW) and Washington State Women’s Commission (WSWC) have selected the Honorable G. Helen Whitener as the keynote speaker for the 2021 Empowered Women Empower Women Professional Development Conference. The annual conference is the ICSEW’s largest event. It draws more than 500 people each year and offers a variety…
National Hispanic Heritage Month Message from WIN
By Julie Campos, Washington Immigtant Network (WIN) Secretary Every year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, Americans celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month by acknowledging the community’s history, heritage, and contributions of the ancestors of American citizens who came from Mexico, Spain, the Caribbean, and South- and Central America. The day of September 15 is significant…
Working Families Tax Credit: What You Need to Know
By Keri O’ Connell, Department of Revenue Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, Washington citizens may qualify for a sales tax refund, similar to the federal Earned Income Tax Credit. This new refund program – referred to as the Working Families Tax Credit, is administered by the state Department of Revenue. It provides a credit for…
Women Who Make Difference: Daughter of Iraqi Refugees Hanan Al-Zubaidy Helps Incarcerated Individuals Chart Reentry Paths
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on the Washington State Department of Corrections’ website Story and Photos By Rachel Friederich, Washington State Department of Corrections YACOLT – Hanan Al-Zubaidy (pronounced HAH-non Al-SOO- Bay- Dee) never met her maternal grandfather, but says his actions influenced her to make education a central part of her career. Al-Zubaidy’s…
2021 Legislative Session Roundup
By Deirdre Bissonnette and Leslie Wolff, Legislative & Policy Subcommittee Chairs The 2021 Legislative Session in Washington State came to a close on Apr. 25, 2021. Between the House and the Senate, 1,075 bills were introduced. Of those, 334 were passed into law. The ICSEW encourages all of its members to participate in the civic…
Registration Now Open for Sept. 2021 Meeting
Please join us online Tuesday, September 21, 2021 from 8:45 am to 12:00 pm for ICSEW’s membership meeting. Register here: https://icsew.wa.gov/meetings/meeting-information/ PRESENTATION: First, Joan Robison will discuss strategies from her book, Flip the Switch. She will coach us to quickly get un-stuck and claim an empowering mindset. “Flipping the switch” is a term used to go…
Bill Alert: HB 1047
As part of its work, the ICSEW Legislative and Policy subcommittee provides Bill Alerts during the current legislative cycle. Its purpose is to inform state employees of pending legislation that may impact them. As state employees, we cannot use state time or resources to lobby for or against legislative proposals in accordance with RCW 42.52.160 and RCW 42.52.180,…
