Brand New To A Union Job With The State

[Kennah]

I start my new gig with the state on Tuesday, and in my new position I'm represented by Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

I presume at some point early on I'll attend an orientation about the CBA. This is the first time I've ever been in a union position. Any specific questions I should ask?

Sorry if this sounds somewhat naive.

[ejpoeta]

1. congrats on the job!

[Bigmack]

2. Listen carefully.... that's my best advice. You have a steward you can ask.....

Congratulations on the job!!

(edited to ad congrats)

[Booster]

3. You will never regret being a union member. Just don't become

one that even the union members wish would be fired. And congrats; I'm sure you'll see how the union fights for you when no one else will.

[Liberal_in_LA]

4. congrats