Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO)

TERO is an acronym for Tribal employment Rights Office or Ordinance. The Swinomish Tribal Community is considered a TERO tribe. We are a member of a National Organization called Council for Tribal Employment Rights. The TERO program is supported by two ordinances.

Title XIV of our Tribal code is the Employment Ordinance which supports the preference of all tribal members to be employed on all projects on or near the Swinomish reservation. Title XVII is the Tax code that enforces the Tax implemented on all project on or near the reservation. The TERO office can provide reference for members of our own employee bank to be referred to any project on the reservation. We can also refer Native Owned Contractors.

If you have question regarding the TERO program, please contact the TERO office at (360) 466.7232.

TERO Referral Application

The Swinomish TERO Program is currently seeking applicants for our construction trades labor pool. Eligible candidates will have a Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) from the BIA, a good attitude, and a willingness to work. Many employment opportunities are currently available!

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Return completed applications to:
Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, ATTN: TERO
11404 Moorage Way, La Conner, WA 98257

Questions? Call (360) 466.7232

Register your Native American-owned business with TERO

Native American business owners who wish to be registered with the Swinomish TERO office and listed on the Native American Business Registry must fill out a TERO PNW Regional Application. Registering your services is a terrific opportunity to spread the word about your business!

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Return completed applications to:
Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, ATTN: TERO
11404 Moorage Way, La Conner, WA 98257

Questions? Call (360) 466.7232

Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO)

CONTACT

Phone (360) 466.7232

LOCATION

11373 Moorage Way
La Conner, WA 98257

MAILING

Swinomish Administration Building
ATTN: TERO

11404 Moorage Way
La Conner, WA 98257

HOURS

Mon-Wed | 8-6 PM
Thu | 8-5:30 PM