We're just weeks away from the end of session - let's finish strong by passing the #MillionairesTax! Send a message to your legislators now: https://wea.mobi/SB6346

More and more educators are sharing our #MillionaireTax selfies!

Educator visibility and energy can make a difference in the last 13 days of legislative session - let's get loud! https://www.washingtonea.org/advocacy/ourvoice/post/time-to-get-loud-wea/

Members of Bellevue EA are showing support for the #MillionairesTax because our students need legislators to raise revenue to fund our schools and public services!

...Most Republicans expressed worry about proposed cuts to school districts, which Corry said he worries will lead to a lawsuit... “because we’re not properly funding public education.” State Rep. Jeremie Dufault, R-Selah, called the budget “a disaster.”... Read more: https://bit.ly/3N95Ws7

Thank you, Representatives! And thank you Rep. April Berg for your leadership. On to the House floor!

Members of Issaquah EA are proud to show our support for the Millionaires Tax. Reps, your turn to show your support with a yes vote on the #MillionairesTax!

How will the Millionaires Tax help our students? #AskWALeg

Tomorrow the House Finance Committee will vote on the Millionaires Tax. I’m excited to take this step forward. For the next hour I’ll be monitoring this channel and happy to answer questions. #AskWaleg

Educators from around the state joined in a rally to support our students tonight, calling on legislators to pass the Millionaires Tax and to pass a budget with no cuts to our students' education. Tell your legislator to support the Millionaires Tax: https://wea.mobi/SB6346

Suzanne Southerland (Clark College AHE) testified in favor of HB 2617 in the House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Committee today. This is known as the "fund split" bill and would increase funding for COLAs in our public higher ed institutions.

Join WEA leaders Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 4:30-5:30 p.m., to hear more about what's happened so far this legislative session, get the overview of what's in the proposed budgets and be a part of the call for a students-first budget. Members only, registration: https://wea.mobi/wearally

Maria-Elena Velasquez (Lake Washington EA) and Filma Fontanilla (Clover Park EA) testified in favor of the Millionaires Tax in House Finance this morning. 8 additional WEA members were signed up to testify but the committee ran out of time. Support the Millionaires Tax now: https://wea.mobi/SB6346

WEA President Larry Delaney testified CON in both Senate Ways & Means and in House Appropriations this afternoon, calling for legislators to support students and fund education. Read more about the budgets: https://bit.ly/3ZSOfQs

Opponents fraudulently signed in 100+ people as against the Millionaires Tax, including WEA Pres Larry Delaney, Bellevue EA Pres Jill Rock, Issaquah EA Pres Derona Uzzle & Seattle EA Pres Girard Montejo-Thompson. The sign-in list also included 37,000+ duplicates. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

Let's make sure the ultra-rich pay what they owe so that our students and state can thrive. Sign in PRO for the Millionaires Tax- https://wea.mobi/SB6346

Students need more - not fewer - resouces to succed. Sign in CON to the deep cuts in the Senate's proposed budget by 3pm today, 2/23. https://wea.mobi/senatebudget

“Budgets are moral documents – they say who matters and who doesn’t.” - Larry Delaney, President, WEA

BIG week coming up, with state House & Senate budget proposals coming out, Millionaires Tax committee hearing, WEA's online rally, and more! Get the latest: https://bit.ly/4atVbtj

Join WEA leaders Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 4:30-5:30 p.m., to hear more about what's happened so far this legislative session, get the overview of what's in the proposed budgets and be a part of the call for a students-first budget. Members only, registration: https://wea.mobi/wearally

Central Kitsap EA member Rachel Agamalian testified in the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee today on HB 1795 regarding restraint policies. She spoke about the importance of professional development.

Wenatchee EA member and school nurse Taylor Mason testified "other" on SB 5240 - anaphylaxis meds in schools - in the House Education Committee this morning. While the policy is a good idea, the bill needs changes to ensure its success in schools.

This is our once-in-a-lifetime chance to tax the ultra-rich, and together in our union we’re making sure legislators know that our students and communities need them to act now. Read the latest: https://bit.ly/4rpqpIg

Our Washington NEA Board Directors are in D.C. this week, making sure our Members of Congress know what our students and communities need. We met with Sen. Patty Murray today to talk about school funding and ed policy.

Last year, the state legislature cut $400 million from our state’s higher ed budget, hurting our colleges and our students. Now they’re talking about further cuts. Take a minute to send a message now to say NO! https://wea.mobi/fundhighered

If your district has as bond or levy special election, ballots are due tomorrow! Drop your ballot in a drop box today-- vote yes to support a bright future for our students.

WEA members turned out strong to support the Millionaire Tax! Testifiers were Kelly Diamond (Spokane EA), Cheryl Thramer (Mt. Vernon EA), Bob Gustin (Kelso EA), and Suzanne Southerland (Clark College AHE).

School Counselor Mabel Thackeray (North Thurston EA) testified pro on HB 1634 in House Appropriations this morning. The bill would support our districts in providing comprehensive behavioral supports for our students.

WEA members from around the state were in Olympia yesterday for Washington State Labor Council's annual lobby day. We're making sure every legislator hears what our students need!

🚨LAST CHANCE! 🚨Sign in PRO before 12:30pm today! https://wea.mobi/SB6346

Tuesday! Join leaders from across the state as we call on legislators to raise revenue and fund our schools! Sign up now: https://wea.mobi/revenuerallies

Imagine how our schools and colleges would look if the ultra-wealthy pay what they owe. Maybe our students get the 1:1 support they need. Maybe HVAC can keep our rooms under 75 degrees. Maybe we don't have to use Donors Choose. Sign in PRO now to support taxing millionaires: https://wea.mobi/SB6346

🚨URGENT – sign in NOW in support of the Millionaires Tax for more revenue for our schools! This bill will only tax income over $1 million and will bring in more than $3 billion in revenue for our students and communities. https://wea.mobi/SB6346

When the wealthy pay what they owe, we will be able to provide the schools, hospitals, childcare, housing, and other vital services every community - from Walla Walla to Port Angeles - needs to thrive.

PoliSparks is WEA's annual two-day training that gives union members the tools and hands-on experience to be confident advocates in the legislature for our students and ourselves. Learn more: https://www.washingtonea.org/advocacy/ourvoice/post/members-hone-advocacy-skills-at-polisparks/

Our schools and colleges are better when legislators pass laws that reflect educators' experiences & expertise. That's why WEA hosts the annual PoliSparks, a 2-day training about effective advocacy in Olympia. Members from across the state participate in trainings, legislator meetings, and more.

Sign in PRO by 9:30am Thursday! Enrollment stabilization funding helps districts maintain services and programs by ensuring maintenance of funding levels. https://wea.mobi/SB6125

Sign in CON by 7am tomorrow! This bill changes the allocation model for running start, further harming our public colleges. https://wea.mobi/SB6260

TODAY: Join NEA members, civil rights, labor, and community members for Eyes on Ice: Document and Record training. Monday, January 26th, 2026, at 5:00 pm PT. RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/nea/event/891782/

📢📢URGENT - sign in CON before 12:30pm TODAY! This bill would create a blanket statewide policy that doesn’t reflect the very different financial struggles of each district. We should instead identify districts most in need and provide individualized and targeted support. https://wea.mobi/HB2593

Washingtonians, whether we're rich or poor, Black, white, or brown, want our kids to go to great schools where they can build bright futures. That's why we're voting yes on levy & bond measures in districts across the state. Our students rely on these funds to learn and grow. Return ballots by 2/10!

On to week 3! We'll see several bills on school funding and district financing along with one bill that would undermine funding for running start. Get the latest: https://www.washingtonea.org/advocacy/ourvoice/post/funding-for-districts-running-start-coming-up-next-week/

Some WEA Chinook members got an extra bonus on lobby day - they got to meet Rep. Abbarno's pet rabbit! While we haven't yet confirmed whether it supports the Millionaires Tax, we can confirm that it's seriously adorable.

Educators showed up and spoke out for our students, our schools and colleges, and our communities. Read about Lobby Day 2026: https://www.washingtonea.org/advocacy/ourvoice/post/members-pack-capitol-to-demand-fair-taxes-fully-funded-schools/

Join WEA members & coalition partners on Monday, Jan. 26 & Tuesday, Feb. 10 as we rally at the capitol for revenue, not cuts. The legislature needs to make billionaires pay what they owe so our students can have what they need! Sign up and get more information: https://wea.mobi/revenuerallies

Lauren Dandridge (Northshore EA) testified in the House State Government & Tribal Relations Committee this afternoon, supporting HB 2259 to improve initiative integrity.

Leaders met with our legislators and talked about taxing the rich, about ESP pay, and about preserving higher ed funding. We have a powerful, visible presence in the capitol!

Courtney Stepp (Renton EA) and Eric Pickens (Sequim EA) testified in Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education moments ago, supporting increased funding for schoo Materials, Supplies, and Operating Costs (SB 5918).

Leaders from across the state are in Olympia today for WEA leader lobby day. We'll be talking to legislators about the Millionaires Tax, about funding higher education, about ESP pay, and more.

School counselor Amy Barrett (Edmonds EA) testified pro on SB 6052 (digital transcripts) today in the Senate Education Committee. Members are showing up and speaking up!