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Advocate Appreciation Month
This year, we deemed AUGUST to be ADVOCATE APPRECIATION MONTH! Our enrolled members have been diligently working in shops, spas and salons and COWU wanted to show the love and appreciation for their survival, tenacity, strength and determination during the Covid19 pandemic. Our enrolled members have been diligently working in shops, spas and salons and we wanted to show the love and appreciation for their tenacity, strength and determination during the Covid19 pandemic. From shutdown, to applying for loans, to applying for unemployment and learning perpetually updated protocols- Personal Services providers and businesses have shown exemplary professionalism and business savvy. COWU organized one event in Eastern WA hosted by Studio…
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Temporary Law for Cancellations
IF YOUR DEPT OF COSMETOLOGY LICENSE WAS EXPIRED OR CANCELLED after MAR 2020 – PLEASE REVIEW THIS. This COWU Personal Services trade association lobbied hard with Brooke Davies for this temporary law to support our industry- enroll with cosmetologistsofwashingtonunited.org so we can continue to work with a lobbyist! ***BELOW IS MESSAGING DIRECTLY from Dept of Licensing*** “Background: The Washington State legislature recently passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1930. This bill helps cosmetology licensees affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Licensees renewing their license from June 9, 2022, until June 30, 2023, won’t pay a late fee or need to retake exams. This legislation applies to all cosmetology professional licenses, including: Cosmetologists.…
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A Message From Board President
“Hi! My name is Sami, the president of Cosmetologists of Washington United Board of Directors. I started my career in 2011, graduating from Gene Juarez. After high school I knew I wanted to do something creative, such as hair or makeup but wasn’t sure. My friend encouraged me to take a tour of Gene Juarez to see how I felt, and after touring I remember feeling so excited to start. I ended up graduating in 2011 and from there worked at an hourly salon, commission salon, to now being a leaser. I currently work at Winslow salon in down town Kirkland. I’ve been there for 5 years now and I…
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2022 Legislative Accomplishments
In 2022, legislative session ran from Jan 10- Mar 10 which ends the 2 year biennium in a short 60 day session. This year, Cosmetologists of WA United was fortunate to be able to work with Brooke Davies as our legislative lobbyist. She assisted in shifting COWU’s approach to potential laws in Olympia from one of a defensive posture (in previous years) – to one that is proactive, strategic and intentful. The Personal Services industry has been through a lot of stress the last 2 years due to the pandemic. As the organization shifts away from supporting & educating the industry on Covid specific guidelines, support and resources. Cosmetologists United …
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Last Push! for Legislative Session 2022
We Have a WIN! and we have one more item to OPPOSE! Read inside for more details on how to participate....
UNITY. ADVOCACY. SUPPORT
