Washington Association of Fish & Wildlife Professionals

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2026 Member Survey and Letter

Hello members, We would first like to thank all of you who provided valuable feedback in the 2026 WAFWP Member Survey. A MEMBERS ONLY summary can be found here. Information on contract changes were incorporated into negotiations that began on April 8th and updates on negotiations can be found here. As with previous years, we create a MEMBERS ONLY and a public version.

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PUBLIC - 2026 Member Survey Results.pdf ,

PUBLIC - 2024 Member Survey Results.pdf ,

2026 WAFWP Member Survey and Challenges Since 2024 to FW Commission_FINAL.pdf ,

MEMBER ONLY - 2026 Member Survey Results.pdf

Immigrant Solidarity

The Immigrant Solidarity Resource Group hopes to serve as a resource to WDFW staff and their families, friends, and neighbors who are struggling with immigration enforcement issues or who want to be informed and prepared for potential challenges.

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WAFWP Immigrant Solidarity_PDF_4.21.2026.pdf

Have you heard of the WA Productivity Board?

Hello members, I recently had a meeting with the newly invigorated Washington Productivity Board. The Board was established several decades ago under the Washington Secretary of State's office to incentivize state employees to find and pitch efficiencies. The Board was reinvigorated in 2024. See below for additional information and programs.

ICE Information

Hello members, We wanted to pass along information from the Governor's Office and the guidance we received from WDFW on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities in Washington. Earlier this week, Governor Bob Ferguson emailed state employees (see below) on what steps Washington State is taking to address ICE activities.

National Shutdown - January 30, 2026

Hello members, We wanted to reach out about the planned National Shutdown Day being held tomorrow, Friday, January 30th. We know this strike is supported by many unions across the nation. We also know there is a 'no strike clause' in our contract, and you can be disciplined if you do strike.

2026 Member Survey is now OPEN!

Hello members! If you haven't already, please provide feedback to the 2026 WAFWP Member Survey. We re-opened the survey to gather additional feedback from members.

Committees

HCA Resources for Flood Victims

Hello members, If you, or a coworker you know, have been affected by any of the historic flooding across Washington in the last week, the Health Care Authority (HCA) has created a resource page for health-related item assistance. The agency also shared this link with us and via email to staff.

2026 Salary Thresholds for Overtime

Hello members! We just wanted to keep you in the loop on the coming salary threshold change associated with overtime. For 2026, only a few members will be impacted (they have been contacted), but a larger jump for 2027 is projected. This could include any members that make less than approximately $91,000 annually.

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F700-207-000.pdf

OFM Layoff Study

Hello all! Just wanted to share a study being launched by OFM. See HERE for additional information. Thank you.