Equity Office Launches ‘Real Talk!’ Platform for State Employees
By the OFFICE OF EQUITY We invite you to join our new Real Talk! platform created for everyone to engage in honest dialogue to foster understanding about racial equity, justice and belonging so we can co-create a state government system that works for everyone. Watch this video for more information. And you can register here…
Serve Washington Offering Free Training and Technical Assistance Workshops for Volunteer Programs
OLYMPIA—Serve Washington is hosting a series of free training and technical assistance workshops. The workshops, which take place virtually throughout 2022, are free and open to anyone, though most topics are geared toward people who work or serve at organizations that have robust volunteer programs. Topics covered will include tips on recruiting and retaining a…
Bill Alert HB 1939
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…
Bill Alert HB 1723
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…
Bill Alert SB 5564
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…
Bill Alert HB 1935
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…
Bill Alert HB 1639
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…
ICSEW Participates in Volunteer Service Projects That Help Domestic Violence Victims, People Experiencing Food Insecurity
Editor’s note: The following is a commentary from one of ICSEW’s Legislative & Policy Subcommittee Co-chairs about their experience volunteering for service projects for two Olympia non-profit organizations. By Deirdre Bissonnette, Legislative and Policy Subcommittee Co-chair OLYMPIA–ICSEW’s Leg and Policy Subcommittee spent some safe outdoor time this summer putting our words into action. We looked…
Bill Alert: HB 1617
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…
Honor the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. January 17
The Martin Luther King Day of National Service is Jan. 18. Read a message from Serve Washington’s executive director on how you can participate. The 2022 MLK Day of Service is almost here. People throughout the state of Washington – and across the country – are rolling up their sleeves in service. Are you ready to serve? The Martin Luther…