The 2010 legislative session is the second year of the state's two-year budget cycle. Considered a "short" session, it begins January 11 and is scheduled to end March 11, 2010. The state will be grappling with a $2.7 billion budget deficit for 2010.
AFT Washington spearheaded a number of collective actions during the session to help protect quality education -- from early learning through college -- from more budget cuts. It is critical that local members get involved in the mobilization effort. Together, we can make our voices heard.
If you have any questions, please contact Richard Burton, AFT Washington Political Organizer, at rburton@aftwa.org or 206-225-0621.
2010 Legislative Mobilization Plan (A summary of the six components of our plan.)
The following links provide tools you can use for contacts with legislators:
Sample Letter to Legislators About Higher Ed Budget Cuts
Sample Letter to Legislators About Budget Cuts to K-12 Schools