Conference was learning experience

SOME 100 Local presidents from across the state gathered for their annual conference in October.

The workshops were well received, says Council 2 President and Executive Director Chris Dugovich.

“It was not just a get-together, but a learning experience,” he adds.

Among the speakers were Joe Dear, executive director of the Washington State Investment Board (see report above), Steve Kreisberg, afscme’s collective bargaining director (see Page 4), and Ken Latsch, operations manager of the Public Employment Relations Commission.

“We plan to have substantive topics of this type in the future,” Dugovich says. “I would encourage everybody who can attend to do so.”

Those who have suggestions for topics should let the union know, Dugovich adds.