The economy takes center stage

WITH MARKETS plunging and state budgets tightening, it is not surprising that economic issues formed a major part of the Council 2 local presidents’ one-day conference in October.

Held in the Wenatchee Convention Center, the 100 conference goers heard reports from Marilyn Watkins of The Economic Opportunity Institute on “The State of Working Washington” and a presentation on the economy by Joe Dear, director of the State Investment Board.

But, although it formed a major part, the economy did not fill the entire conference agenda; the presidents also learned how to file a grievance and win an arbitration from Council 2 General Counsel Audrey Eide.

The conference confirmed its reputation as a major event on the Council 2 calendar.

Plans are to hold the annual event again next year.