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CUB employees working with HRS to find new jobs

As Compton Union Building renewal plans near finalization, some concerns have circulated about elimination of CUB classified positions and where employees would go. “It is premature to say anyone is losing their job at this point,” said Steve DeSoer, director of Human Resource Services. “The only thing certain we know at this point is that […]

Popular leadership training sequel planned for Nov. 2

Some of the world’s foremost leaders, thinkers and innovators are featured in a simulcast, “Leading to Greatness,” that will be shown 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, in FSHN T-101. The event follows last year’s popular simulcast, also sponsored by WSU Human Resource Services (HRS), of “Living Leadership.”Seating is limited to 100, and the registration […]

Union ‘disclaims’ bargaining units after Legislature adjourns

It has been a rollercoaster week for about 795 classified staff from Washington State University, with it all ending on a happy note. First the Washington Federation of State Employees “disclaimed interest” in three bargaining units, leaving them without representation and under the state’s Civil Service jurisdiction. The following day, WSU President V. Lane Rawlins said the university would fund […]

Union contract rejected second time; What’s next?

Classified staff in bargaining units represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees voted 502-342 to reject the proposed contract between WFSE and Washington State University a second time. The tally also included 54 contested ballots. The revote was held on Oct. 20 or 21, depending upon locations.The contract was originally rejected 426-401 by classified […]