Wyoming Public Employees Association

Wyoming Public Employees Association

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Wyoming Public Employees Association

Wyoming Public Employees Association (WPEA)

Established 1962

Executive Director: Betty Jo Beardsley

President: Marvin Fuller

Office Location
500 Randall Avenue ~ Cheyenne, WY 82001

Mailing Address
P. O. Box 2100 ~ Cheyenne, WY 82003

Telephone: 307-635-7901

Fax: 307-637-3932

Email: wyo.public.employees@att.net

MISSION STATEMENT

It is the mission of the Wyoming Public Employees Association to serve as an advocacy group for state employees and Laramie County School District #1 by classified staff working toward introduction and passage of legislation positively affecting compensation, benefits, and working conditions of all employees. WPEA will work toward electing legislators and Laramie County School District #1 who might better support these goals. WPEA will support the rights and fair treatment of all public employees.

VISION STATEMENT

The Wyoming Public Employees Association will strive to gain membership of the majority of state employees and Laramie County School District #1 classified staff in order to better achieve our goals of maintaining and improving benefits and compensation packages that are fair and equitable. By encouraging membership and participation in decisions that may affect quality of life issues, WPEA strives to achieve fair treatment, respect for the employees, a better understanding of their contributions to the citizens of Wyoming for a better standard of living and brighter future for our children. The ultimate goal is to provide a sense of ownership of the organization so that members feel it is in their best interest to serve as leaders at their worksites to further the goals of the Association.

VALUES STATEMENT

The Wyoming Public Employees Association will provide the opportunity of membership to all state employees and Laramie County School District #1 classified staff by communicating our mission to all public employees in order to achieve the goals of the Association. WPEA will strive to establish, an understanding and achieve our goals by all legislators and administrators. WPEA will continue to work to ensure all employees are treated fairly and with respect.

WPEA Has Your Back

When you go to work, what do you look for in your job? Like most workers, your list probably includes:

·         a decent wage with appropriate leave benefits,

·         health insurance as well as employee benefits comparable to other states,

·         job security and reasonable working conditions

·         a voice on the job to help solve workplace problems.

Experience has shown, the best way to win these improvements is by joining an employees’ association or a union. Studies show the number of workers who want union representation is more than three times the number of workers who actually belong to an association or union now. Many workers simply do not have any employee representation group available for them to join, but you do!

The Wyoming Public Employees Association (WPEA) has been representing public employee needs as their voice since 1962 (see accomplishments inside). Our members look to us for guidance in numerous job related issues including the implementation of new compensation plans, input on and interpretation of personnel rules that frequently change, and advocacy when employment troubles appears imminent.

It is rare that Public employees can take time from work to attend the numerous meetings that involve their work environment or their benefits (i.e., Retirement Board, Employees Group Health, Compensation Commission, Legislative Committee Meetings, etc.) to provide testimony and hear the purposed modifications. WPEA will become your “eyes, ears and voice” at these meetings. We then provide information to our members regarding issues that need their immediate attention.

WPEA is the nucleus to obtain group rates for our members so they can enjoy the cost savings of a variety of programs that may otherwise be unavailable to them and their families:

·         Scholarships,

·         Member Discounts,

·         Real Estate Programs,

·         Insurances

·         Legal Assistance

·         Identity Theft).

We’ll try to assist you in finding programs you may need for your family. Your dues are tax deductable when you itemize your tax returns. Highly participative members can and do save money over the cost of their dues.

Annually the WPEA Lobbyists provide testimony, statistical information or required input to allow the Wyoming Legislators to make informed decision regarding public workers. During election time WPEA staff and “member volunteers” interview legislative, the five elected officials and school board candidates to determine which candidates best represent the public employee resolutions voted on and passed through the Annual WPEA Delegate Assembly. For our “ideal candidates”, WPEA can provide endorsements, campaign contributions and even volunteer help toward their run for office.

Isn’t it time to join together with the people who share your interests and concerns? We can then work cooperatively to get the attention and interest of your agency, your bosses or our elected leaders.

Join WPEA

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