November 8, 2025

Seattle Public Schools IUOE Local 302 Members, 

As you know, the current Union dues structure (which remains unchanged from the previous Local 609 dues structure) is a flat monthly rate set according to your job classification.  Unfortunately, an inequitable feature of the current system is that some of the lowest paid workers pay more in Union dues (expressed as a percentage of their wages) than the highest paid workers. Put another way, those who can least afford it pay the highest percentage, while some of those who make the most pay the least percentage. It is time to change this inequitable dues structure. 

The decision has been made to, over a period of time, bring the dues structure into conformity with Local 302, which is 1.75% of gross wages. This structure is more equitable because those who make less pay less, while those who make more pay more.   

The dues structure change will take place starting in your December 2025 paycheck. Dues will be converted to 1.15% of gross wages. Annually thereafter, in your October paycheck, dues will be increased by two tenths of one percent (.2%), up to a maximum of 1.75%, ending in 2028. 

Minimum dues, also known as “non-working dues”, remain $18.25 per month as is consistent with current practice. For culinary and security members who do not select “summer deferral”, the District will deduct both working dues of 1.75% and non-working dues of $18.25 during the months of May and June. The $18.25 will be applied to July and August when you are not receiving a paycheck to keep you current with your dues thus avoiding the need for you to self-pay. 

Remember, your Union dues directly empower your Union to represent you and your co-workers. The more resources your Union has, the more power and influence you and your co-workers have. Negotiating contracts, representing you and your co-workers day in and day out, costs real money. Everyone in the bargaining unit benefits from a strong, well-resourced Union.     

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If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me directly. I can be reached via my cell phone at 253-219-9770 or via email at sfilippi@iuoe302.org. 

In Solidarity, 

Shelly Filippi 
Field Representative  
 

Seattle Public Schools IUOE Local 302 Members,
 
GREAT NEWS: On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, the Seattle Public Schools Board of Directors approved Local 302’s next Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Once the new contract is signed, it will be posted to the Seattle Public Schools website here, and Local 302’s website here.

All members are encouraged to stay involved by attending monthly union meetings. The remainder of 2025 meetings will occur on the following Saturdays: September 13, October 11, November 8, and December 13. Save the dates, and we’ll follow up with more details soon.

Also, remember you can view the latest Seattle Public Schools updates on our website here: https://www.iuoe302.org/SPS.

In Solidarity,

Your Bargaining Committee

July 16, 2025

Seattle Public Schools IUOE Local 302 Members,
 
GREAT NEWS: On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, the Seattle Public Schools IUOE Local 302 membership ratified a new one-year deal which includes a 2.5% wage increase for the 2025 - 2026 school year.
 
This will be brought forward for school board approval at a special session School Board meeting on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Once the new contract is signed, it will be posted to the Seattle Public Schools website here, and Local 302’s website here.
 
We will continue to meet with the District through labor management meetings.
 
All members are encouraged to stay involved by attending the monthly union meetings and viewing the latest updates on our website here: https://www.iuoe302.org/SPS.

In Solidarity,

Your Bargaining Committee

Seattle Public Schools IUOE Local 302 Members, 

On June 30, 2025 Seattle Public Schools Tentative Agreement contract ballots were mailed to members for a vote. Keep your eye out and please vote and respond at your earliest convenience.

Check back at www.iuoe302.org/SPS for further updates.

In Solidarity,

Your Bargaining Committee

Seattle Public Schools IUOE Local 302 Members, 

Good news, on June 12, 2025 your bargaining committee reached a Tentative Agreement with the District. 

It is important you attend the information sessions we schedule to get questions answered. 

We will vote on the Tentative Agreement by mail. Please call our main office at (425) 806-0302 to make sure your mailing address is up to date to ensure you receive a ballot.   

Check back at www.iuoe302.org/SPS for more information about dates, times, and locations of the upcoming information sessions and the schedule of the vote by mail. 

CALLING ALL SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS SECURITY AND ALARM PERSONNEL, CUSTODIANS, GARDENERS, AND CULINARY STAFF

Contract negotiations are coming up summer 2025.

Local 302 is proud to negotiate on your behalf during this process to ensure you receive the best wages and working conditions!

MAKE SURE YOUR VOICE IS HEARD. JOIN US at upcoming meetings to discuss bargaining and get the latest updates.

SATURDAY

• Dates:
  • May 17, 2025, Demands Meeting
  • June 14, 2025, Monthly Meeting
  • July 19, 2025, Monthly Meeting
  • August 9, 2025, Monthly Meeting
• Time: 9 - 10:30 a.m.
• Location: Labor Temple, 5030 1st Ave S Seattle, WA 98134

Questions?

Field Representatives:
Shelly Filippi, sfilippi@iuoe302.org, (253) 219-9770
Dacia Burley, dburley@iuoe302.org, (253) 335-3240

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March 13, 2025

IUOE Local 302 Member,                                              

The current collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between our Union, IUOE Local 302 and Seattle Public Schools expires on August 31, 2025.  The Local has begun preparing for the upcoming negotiations.  An important part of that process is getting input from you, the membership, to ensure we understand your priorities.

As part of that process, we have prepared a survey to gather your input.  Your input is critical for planning the Local’s bargaining strategy, and therefore it is very important  every member participates in the survey we have prepared.  The survey can be translated into Spanish, Chinese (Simplified), Vietnamese, and Amharic, just use the drop-down box in the upper right-hand corner to select your preferred language.  
 
Access the survey here: https://forms.office.com/r/i9yZyYs9Dm.

We require you to provide your name as part of the survey.  The reason is if we have questions regarding any of your responses, we can follow up with you.   Please understand your individual responses to this survey will not be shared with the employer, and they will not know how, or whether you have responded.  We will use your collective responses to assist in generating contract proposals for negotiations.
  
Please respond to the survey as soon as possible, but no later than April 15, 2025.  If you prefer a paper copy of the survey, please do not hesitate to contact one of your Union Representatives, our contact information appears below.  

Thank you in advance for completing the survey.

In Solidarity,       
                
Shelly Filippi                   
sfilippi@iuoe302.org            
253-219-9770                   

Dacia Burley
dburley@iuoe302.org
253-335-3240 

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