About this Event
Welcome to the 2026 Legislative Conference!
Our union is turning the tide on funding for Washington’s schools. Now is the time to get involved and stand up for livable wages, quality and affordable health insurance, and the right to negotiate fair contracts with our employers. Join us to learn about the legislative process, meet your legislators, and BE the change you want to see. This is where you truly can make a difference. We are so excited to come together to do this important work.
Every attendee should leave the conference with the tools they need to continue to advocate for themselves, their co-workers, and our union. Step up and become an advocate for yourself, your coworkers, your family, and your community. We need your voice in the fight for the rights we all deserve. After all, you are the union.
📍 Join us at the Marriott Tacoma Downtown for two days of engaging discussions, networking opportunities, and insightful sessions, leading up to a trip to the Washington State Capitol in Olympia on the third and final day of the conference. This in-person event is a great chance to connect with fellow professionals in the legislative field and stay current on the latest trends and developments.
While we will be very busy learning and lobbying throughout the weekend, we've also allotted plenty of time for networking and fun! After our dinner and program on Saturday evening, we will enjoy a live performance from Tacoma-local band, Readymade Family! They put on a show not to be missed at last year's conference, so get ready to get up out of your seats for some moving and grooving!
Pricing
$200 – early bird – through December 1st
$250 – December 2nd – 19th. Registration will close on December 19th.
Hotel Room Block
Hotel accommodations are not included in registration. Discounted room blocks are available at the Marriott Tacoma Downtown. Hotel cost is $169.00/night for single and double rooms. Click here to make your reservations in our room block.
Dietary Restrictions/Meal Selections/Other Accomodations
After registering your chapter's members, they will receive a follow-up email from [email protected] to collect their t-shirt size, dinner meal selection/dietary restrictions, and other accomodation needs.
✨ Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to expand your knowledge, build new connections, and be part of the conversations shaping the future. Register now to secure your spot at the 2026 Legislative Conference!
Looking forward to seeing you all soon!
In Solidarity,
Carol Crowell
Legislative Council Chair & PSE Vice President
🌐 For more information, visit the Legislative Conference 2026 page on the PSE Portal.
Pictured: Tacoma-local band Readymade Family will provide entertainment following dinner on Saturday evening!
Saturday, January 17th
🕑: 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Registration/Information Table Open
Info: Foyer
🕑: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Silent Auction Open
Info: Point Defiance Room
🕑: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
85% Room Open
Info: Union Room
🕑: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
First Timers (Lunch for First Timers Only)
Info: Chambers Bay 2&3
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Opening Session
Info: Chambers Bay 2&3
🕑: 02:45 PM - 04:00 PM
Workshop Session 1
Info: Various Rooms. Workshop Selections include (subject to change): From Pathways to Power: exploring the new Paraeducator Assessment; Shaping the Future of our Workforce; OSPI K-12 Funding; History of Labor and its Legislative impact; Higher Ed; WEA Paraeducator Residency Program; and Lobbying for Non-Lobbyists
🕑: 04:15 PM - 05:30 PM
Workshop Session 2
Info: Various Rooms. Workshop Selections include (subject to change): From Pathways to Power: exploring the new Paraeducator Assessment; Strategies for Chapters to Deal with Budget Cuts; WEA Paraeducator Residency Program; Lobbying for Non-Lobbyists; and Chairs of Power.
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Break/Network
Info: Foyer
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Dinner and Keynote
Info: Chambers Bay 2&3
🕑: 07:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Live Band: Readymade Family
Info: Chambers Bay 2&3
Sunday, January 18th
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:45 AM
Breakfast
Info: Chambers Bay 2&3
🕑: 08:30 AM - 06:00 PM
Registration/Information Table Open
Info: Foyer
🕑: 08:30 AM - 06:00 PM
85% Room Open
Info: Union Room
🕑: 08:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Silent Auction Open
Info: Point Defiance Room
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Workshop Session 3
Info: Various Rooms. Workshop Selections include (subject to change): Know Your Power: Legal, Strategic, and Organizing Tools for Strike Readiness; Department of Retirement Services; Deeper Understanding of Federal Education Legislation and Labor Issues; FSA Benefits for State Employees & K-12 Staff
🕑: 10:30 AM - 06:00 PM
Professional Headshots
Info: Tacoma Room
🕑: 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Lunch and Keynote
Info: Chambers Bay 2&3
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:15 PM
Workshop Session 4
Info: Various Rooms. Workshop Selections include (subject to change): Understanding Federal Education, Legislation, and Labor Issues; Department of Retirement Services; Strategies for Chapters to Deal with School Budget Cuts; FSA Benefits for State Employees & K-12 Staff; and Know Your Power: Legal, Strategic, and Organizing Tools for Strike Readiness
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Legislative District Kickoff
Info: Chambers Bay 2&3
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Legislative District Breakouts
Info: Various Rooms
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Closing Session
Info: Chambers Bay 2&3
🕑: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Dinner on your own
Info: Downtown Tacoma
Monday, January 19th
🕑: 06:45 AM - 07:45 AM
Breakfast Burritos - Grab 'n Go
Info: Chambers Bay 2&3
🕑: 07:45 AM - 08:00 AM
Buses Depart for Olympia
Info: Outside Marriott
🕑: 09:00 AM - 01:45 PM
Lobbying Appointments at WA State Capitol
Info: Olympia
🕑: 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Pizza Lunch
Info: Vietnam War Memorial
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:00 PM
Buses Depart for Tacoma
Info: Winged Victory Circle
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Marriott Tacoma Downtown, 1538 Commerce Street, Tacoma, United States
USD 250.00
