IFPTE Local 17
2900 Eastlake Ave. E. Suite 300
Seattle, WA 98102

(800) 783-0017
(206) 328-7321

Nurses

Dorothy Epps
Negotiating Committee, Steward

Maryl Skjei, Steward

Donna Smith
2006 Negotiating Committee

Environmental Health

Karen (Brit) Pfaff-Dunton
Chief Shop Steward,
Negotiating Committee, Unit Health Care Representative

Lorna Parent (not pictured)
Negotiating Committee Support
Communication Coordinator

For Skagit County
Public Health Members

Contact Local 17 Representative Carrie Blackwood

Go to Skagit County Main Page >

In 2007 the Union Movement grew for time since the 70"s when 311,000 Americans said yes to Unions despite being faced with greater obstacles to organizing. As the fastest growing union in America we are part of this movement. Read more...

Public Health 2007-2010 Contract

• Public Health 2007-2010 Contract

Member Info

What is a Steward?

Download a Grievance Form (PDF) >

Chapter Nominations Held

The Bellingham-Whatcom-Skagit Chapter of IFPTE Local 17 held a meeting on Nov. 13, 2007 at the Whatcom County Health Department. During the meeting, the following nominations for three-year term Chapter Officers were received.

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Public Health Links for more information

• Read the House Concurrent 4410 Commission report

• National Association of County and City Health Officials

• Washington State Association of Local Public Health Officials