Speaker Call to Action
The Interagency Committee of State Employed Women, ICSEW looking for speakers for our 2023 Professional Development Conference. The conference take place virtually Oct 3-4. The conference theme is: Engage: Their Past, Our Present, Your Future. We’re looking for dynamic speakers who can present on topics related to current and historical social inequities, their intersectionalities and…
DIN RADD Awards Nominations Open
The Disability Inclusion Network (DIN) is thrilled to announce the Second Annual Respect, Acceptance, and Dignity for Persons with Disabilities Awards! The DIN RADD awards seek to highlight the exceptional work being done throughout state agencies for accessibility, inclusion, and awareness of disabilities in the workplace. There are five award categories open for nominations.…
Free webinar on Neuroinclusion in the workplace April 27
This article was shared by an ICSEW member via Disability IN: Washington. Please note: This is not an ICSEW event. If you have questions or need more information, please visit the event organizer’s website. On the heels of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Disability In: Washington, a non-profit organization whose mission focuses on assisting its network of…
Bill Alert HB 1333
Relates to free speech. Criminalize some speech as ‘Domestic Violence Extremism’ It establishes a 13-member panel which will determine what constitutes disinformation and misinformation rising to the level of “domestic violence extremism”. The panel’s duties include evaluating data-tracking recommendation around domestic violent extremism, including how data is collected, what triggers data collection, and how to…
Her Stories: Mary Wetherell, a true story about a corageous woman
Volunteers Sought for ICSEW-Thurston County Food Bank Garden Service Parties
ICSEW volunteer opportunity with Thurston County Food Bank For the second year in a row, ICSEW has been invited to participate in a few volunteer days with the Thurston County Food Bank gardens. Work parties will take place on the following dates. Date Time Location Sat. April 15 9 a.m. 1335 Overhulse Rd NW, Olympia…
Bill Alert HB 1716
Supporting employers providing child care assistance to employees. Beginning January 1, 2026, a business may take a credit against their business’ excise tax equal to all costs related to providing child care assistance to employees. It is the legislature’s specific public policy objective to provide reduced tax liability for businesses that provide child care assistance…
Bill Alert SB 5225
Increase access to the working connections child care program This bill will increase access to the working connections child care program which is recognized as providing quality child care for families. The legislature intends to systemically increase child care subsidy rates over time until rates are equal to the full cost of providing high quality…
March Meeting Preview
Registration is now open for our March 2023 membership meeting! The meeting will take place from 8:30 a.m. to noon March 21st via Zoom. Meetings are free and open to anyone, regardless of gender or employment status. How to Register: Please visit our meetings page to register. Once you are registered, you will receive an…
2023 Women’s History Month Proclamation
2023 Women’s History Month Proclamation WHEREAS, Women’s History month is celebrated throughout the United States of America during the month of March; and WHEREAS, the theme for 2023 is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories”, which highlights in particular the contributions of women past & present who have been leaders in all forms of media…