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Union and maintenance workers urge lawmakers to prioritize preservation, maintenance and work‑zone safety funding
Summary
Representatives of the Washington Federation of State Employees urged the Senate committee to prioritize maintenance and operations in the transportation budget, warned that facilities and equipment are deteriorating, and asked lawmakers to keep and expand the work‑zone speed safety camera program
Katie Durkin, representing the Washington Federation of State Employees, told the Senate Transportation Committee that Department of Transportation maintenance and operations are at a breaking point and urged lawmakers to prioritize preservation and safety in SB 5161.
Durkin said members report DOT sheds in disrepair that may expose…
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