News & Announcements
ICSEW Recruiting Participants for Mentorship Pilot Program
The ICSEW is recruiting participants for its mentorship pilot program! We’re looking for up to 40 people who want to serve as mentors and/or want to be mentees. The program’s official launch is May 21. Applications for mentors and mentees will be taken through March 11. Note: If you want to be both a mentor…
ICSEW Bill Alert: SHB 1145
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,…
Spread the Wealth: Financial Literacy Resources Available to the Public
Editor’s note this article originally appeared in the Latino Leadership Network’s newsletter The Office of the State Treasurer assists residents who would like information about personal finances. Several agencies and organizations in Washington State work together toward a common goal of increasing access to financial education and the empowerment of every community member to make…
Long-Term Care and Sasquatch: An Update on the Legislative Session
Editor’s note: This commentary was originally published on the Employment Security Department’s legislative blog. From ESD Government Relations Director Nick Streuli: Today marks the first policy cutoff date for bills to pass their respective committees to remain alive, followed by next Tuesday’s fiscal cutoff date. Once we pass these milestones, the number of daily bill…
ICSEW Bill Alert: SB 6672
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,…
ICSEW Bill Alert: SB 6349
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,…
ICSEW Bill Alert: HB 6662
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,…
February is National Black History Month
Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the Washington State Employee Assistance Program’s February 2020 newsletter: In February, we celebrate National Black History Month, to recognize and honor the experience and achievements of Black Americans. Each year the Association for the Study of African American Life and Heritage designates a theme for Black History Month.…
January 2020 Meeting Recap: Veterans, Relationship-Building and the 'Afters'
Story and Photos by Rachel Friederich, ICSEW Communications Chair Experts offered workshops on employment support for veterans, diffusing difficult relationships and effective communications at the ICSEW’s Jan. 21 meeting at the Department of Labor and Industries. Below is a summary of key takeaways from the meeting. Meeting minutes, full presentations and handouts are available on…
ICSEW Bill Alert SB 1145
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…