On May 17th and 18th, 2025, we will convene in Tacoma at the Murano Hotel for the 85th Biennial Convention! Our theme is Union And Community: Meeting The Moment, and we look forward to seeing that theme in action as we come together as a union to set our direction for the next two years.
This also means it’s time to start thinking about whether you or someone in your local is interested in running for a seat on the AFT Washington Executive Board, about resolutions your local or constituency would like to bring, and about nominations for the AFT Washington Board Awards. Read on for more details on all of these.
If you have questions about specifics, please contact Chris Chapek at cchapek@aftwa.org.
Nominations for the AFT Washington Executive Board
The AFT Washington Executive Board nomination forms are now live! You must receive nominations from 10 members in good standing and specify the role you are seeking; the people nominating you can sign a paper form you can download here or a digital form linked here, whichever is more convenient. Nominations are due to the AFT Washington office by Saturday, April 26th.
The duties of the board and election information are outlined in the bylaws. Article V covers the composition of the board, the duties of the officers, and the length of term. Article VI addresses the nominations and elections process in more detail.
Resolutions
Now is the time to think about resolutions you would like to bring forward to the convention. Resolutions guide our work for the two years following the convention and provide a framework for goals we would like to achieve as a federation. Resolutions can be in support of a constituency, such as the 2023 resolutions supporting retirees, school-related personnel, or contingent faculty, or for the full state federation, as with 2023’s resolution calling for better relationships with Washington’s native tribes. There are also many options in between! If you have questions about whether your idea is suitable for a resolution, talk to your UOR! They can help you turn your idea into a strong resolution that will guide our work.
You can view the 2023 Resolutions here. Resolutions for 2025 are due to the AFT Washington office by Saturday, April 26th.
Board Awards
AFT Washington recognizes the important work members do for our locals, our communities, and the labor movement. It is the strength, dedication, and commitment by each one of us toward creating better working conditions and communities that makes us collectively powerful.
To this end, the annual AFT Washington Executive Board’s Awards are an opportunity for leaders, members, and staff to honor this work by nominating peers who exemplify the various award categories. Established awards honor individuals, locals, and other groups; you can see more information about them here. Nominations for the Board Awards are due to the AFT Washington office by Monday, March 31st.