Washington Association of Fish & Wildlife Professionals

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Hello members, We received information from OFM on the impact for Washington caused by the federal government shutdown. Please see below and reach out if you have additional questions.

FSA Toolkit - WA State Healthcare Authority

Hello members, If you use an FSA in association with your medical coverage, the Washington State Health Care Authority has provided a toolkit for you. Please see below. Thank you, WAFWP Executive Board The $300 CBA FSA contribution is complicated. Talking about it doesn’t have to be.

2025 WAFWP Annual Meeting

Hello members! It is that time of year again for our Annual Meeting! We will be meeting on Thursday, September 25, 2025 from 10am-3pm in Tacoma again. Parking and lunch will be provided. We will be there at 9:30am for coffee and light snacks before the meeting begins. We hope to see you either in person or online again this year.

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2025 Annual Meeting and Elections Flyer_internal.pdf

2025-2027 WAFWP Executive Board Elections!

Hello members! It is once again that time of year we are holding elections for five WAFWP Executive Board positions to serve a two-year term. This year the President, Secretary, Fish Program Representative, Wildlife Program Representative, and Board Member at Large Position 1 are up for election. For the Secretary and Wildlife Program Representative positions, we do not have candidates.

NEW WaTech Policy - AI

Hello members, Please see below for information on a recent WaTech Policy involving AI. Thanks! Candace, WAFWP President Background On January 30th, 2024, Governor Inslee issued Executive Order No.

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DATA-04 AI Policy DRAFT.pdf

Shift Premium (Shift Differential) Payments

Hello members! We have been receiving a few questions lately about 'shift differential' pay. Hopefully this article can clear up any confusion and make sure you are being paid for this long-standing Collective Bargaining Agreement article. Article 37.15 outlines when to claim 'Shift Diff" in TotalTime.

WAFWP Executive Board Elections - DEADLINE August 20th!

Layoff Information - Additional Information

At-Risk Notices are going out

NEW - PSSU Demand to Bargain

Settlement Notice - Check-in/Out

Demand to Bargain Settlement notice for backpay on check-in/out procedure for points of contact.

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WAFWP 2024-008 SA.pdf|Check in out Pilot V2 (002).pdf ,

Check in out Pilot V2 (002).pdf