Renton Education Support Professionals - RESP

Today, we elected one of our very own as the next Washington Education Association President!

She advocated and fought for RESP members as our local president and for all ESP members statewide as WEA Vice President. Now she has been elected to the seat of WEA President. This is a powerful reminder that when we come to the table, our voices are heard, our work is valued, and our leadership is recognized.

Because when we fight, we win! ✊🏽

Join me in congratulating Janie White on her new role as WEA President. I’m excited to see the leadership, passion, and dedication she will continue to bring to educators and students across Washington. Congratulations, Janie! 🎉

Congratulations to our newly elected WEA leaders! President Janie White (middle), Vice President Tani Lindquist (left), and NEA Board Director Audra Shaw (right).

Current WEA President Larry Delaney, elected in 2019, completes his term in July when the new officers take office.

Check out Valisia on the 2026 RA floor.

A look back at day 1 of !

Today at 4pm House Appropriations will hear HB 2160 to reduce the waiting period for substitutes and contract school employees to get stable SEBB benefits. It's not too late to sign in pro - do it before 3pm! https://bit.ly/4qLRAw0

Register for the WEA ESP conference (10/25) here:

WEA-WIN Event Information Ready to start the year out with some new or refined skills? Join us for the WEA Education Support Professionals Conference on Professional Development! We will have AM and PM sessions, as well as the ESP of the year and other ESP leaders from across the state. The available course...

Calling all Building Representatives please make your calendars. This is a training you will not want to miss.

For Association/Building Reps, and any members who may be considering being a rep in the future. Member only training for the seven locals of Rainier UniServ of course.

The Big Bad Terrible Bill puts students, families, and public schools at risk.

This bill guts Medicaid, takes food off kids’ lunch trays, and pushes a nationwide private school voucher scheme that drains resources from the schools that serve us all.

Educators see through it. Families feel the impact. And our communities deserve better.

The WEA-Retired 2025 scholarship application is open for WEA members. This scholarship offers financial support to enhance skills, obtain endorsements or to maintain a certificate. Learn more here: https://wea.mobi/Retired2025Scholarship

https://www.mlklabor.org/news/wea-vice-president-janie-white-breaks-barriers-in-her-union/

WEA Vice President Janie White breaks barriers in her union - MLK Labor MLK Labor sat down with Janie White to learn about her story and vision for the future.