WVC MC

West Valley–Mission Classified Employees Association

Together, we advocate for fairness, respect, and opportunity.

Benefits of Membership

Membership strengthens our collective voice in bargaining and representation.

  • Collective bargaining power for wages, benefits, and working conditions
  • Representation in grievances and workplace issues
  • Professional development and networking opportunities
  • Member-only resources and participation in union decisions
Join WVMCEA

Who can join?

Classified employees of the West Valley-Mission Community College District including West Valley College and Mission College.

How to join

  1. Complete the membership form (see Documents).
  2. Submit to your campus steward or email the union office.
  3. Watch for a welcome email with next steps.

Executive Board & Leadership

Ryan Kapowich

President

Coordinates bargaining, represents members, and chairs executive meetings.

Tanya Southworth

Vice President — West Valley College

Leads WVC site matters, supports stewards, and assists in negotiations.

Rebecca Kester

Vice President — District

Leads District site matters, supports stewards, and assists in negotiations.

Lori Hampton

Vice President — Mission College

Leads MC site matters, coordinates member outreach, and event logistics.

Jolie Chevalier

Member at Large — West Valley College

Leads WVC site matters, supports stewards, and assists in negotiations.

Jamille Featherstone

Member at Large — Mission College

Leads MC site matters, coordinates member outreach, and event logistics.

MuWen Tan

Treasurer

Oversees budget, dues, and financial reporting.

Kena Rogers

Secretary

Maintains records, meeting minutes, and communications.

Leslie Pollock

Chief Steward - West Valley College

Coordinates stewards, provides representation, and assists members.

Mark Zamzow

Chief Steward - Mission College

Coordinates stewards, provides representation, and assists members.

Calendar & Information Items

Site meetings, negotiations sessions, campus events, and more.

Upcoming Events

  • Oct
    7
    General Membership Meeting
    Mon, Oct 7 • 12:00–1:00 PM • WVC Campus Center
  • Oct
    22
    Bargaining Update Q&A (Virtual)
    Tue, Oct 22 • 4:00–5:00 PM • Zoom
  • Nov
    5
    Steward Training
    Wed, Nov 5 • 3:00–4:30 PM • MC Gillmor Center

Recent Highlights

  • MOU on Remote Work Pilot
    Effective through Spring term; details in Documents.
  • Member Appreciation Week Recap
    Thank you to all volunteers and participants!
  • Joint Safety Committee Update
    Campus safety improvements underway.

Documents

Contracts, forms, and helpful resources.

Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) — 2024–2027

Official contract for classified bargaining unit.

View PDF

Memorandum of Understanding — Remote Work Pilot

Details, eligibility, and evaluation timelines.

Open

Membership Application

Join WVMCEA and access member benefits.

Fill Out

Dues Authorization

Authorize payroll deduction for union dues.

Download

Know Your Rights

Weingarten rights, grievance timelines, and more.

Read

District & Campus Links

HR, payroll, benefits, and campus directories.

Browse

Contact WVMCEA

Have a question, need support, or want to get involved? Reach out and a steward or a member of the executive board will follow up.

General Email
info@wvmcea.org

Message WVMCEA