W.S.L.C.
Support for federal workers facing job loss
The WSLC and state agencies are offering support sessions for federal workers sharing benefits and reemployment resources
OLYMPIA, WA (Updated April 28, 2025) — The next free session for federal workers facing job loss is April 30, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. These sessions, hosted by the Washington State Labor Council, the Washington State Employment Security Department and other state and local agencies detail resources available, including accessing unemployment benefits, navigating health care benefits, career guidance, job assistance, and other resources offered by the WSLC.
These virtual sessions are free, and offered on April 30 and May 29 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Register here.
OLYMPIA, WA (March 17, 2025) — Federal workers in Washington are being laid off, or facing the possibility they may lose their jobs. The federal governments’ chaotic and cruel approach to slashing the federal workforce is sowing confusion and fear. While the federal government is leaving workers in the lurch, Washington State has robust resources for workers facing job loss. The Washington State Labor Council, the Washington State Employment Security Department and other state and local agencies are offering free sessions detailing these resources through the month of May.
WSLC Workforce Development Directors Emmanuel Flores and Chelsea Mason-Placek are helping lead the training, which will cover resources like accessing unemployment benefits, navigating health care benefits, career guidance, job assistance, and other resources offered by the WSLC.
These virtual sessions are free, and offered on March 20, April 30, and May 29 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Register here.
“In the midst of the intentional chaos and confusion caused by this administration’s attacks on federal workers, clear and accurate information is all the more important,” said April Sims, WSLC President. “Here in Washington, we’ve built a strong support network for workers facing displacement; these sessions will share critical information, and we hope, ease some of the fear and anxiety facing federal workers.”
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