(April 18, 2014) — Across Washington state, Worker Memorial Day commemorations will soon be held to honor and remember those who were hurt or killed on the job, and to renew the fight for safer workplaces. “Each and every day in this country, on average 13 workers die on the job as a result of […]
(April 16, 2014) — Don’t miss renowned labor singer Anne Feeney and riot-folk troubadour Evan Greer as their “Carry It On” Tour, a multigenerational activist music singalong honoring the legacy of Pete Seeger, arrives in Washington state. The tour opens Wednesday night in Olympia at the Washington State Labor Council’s building at 9th and Columbia, […]
SEATTLE (April 10, 2014) — Members of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 587 and other supporters of public transit in King County turned out for a rally April 2 in support of Proposition 1, an emergency tax measure to avoid an anticipated 17 percent cut in Metro services and to finance desperately needed road improvements across […]
(April 10, 2014) — In the coming months, there are several great opportunities for union members interested in expanding their labor education and developing leadership skills. The deadlines to apply to these conferences and apply for scholarships are fast approaching, so please explore these opportunities for yourself and share them with fellow union members who […]
SEATTLE (April 8, 2014) — Staples and the U.S. Postal Service have cut a deal that jeopardizes Americans’ mail service and all local post offices — along with thousands of good jobs. Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe has begun replacing full-service U.S. Post Offices with knock-off post offices in Staples stores that are not staffed with […]
CORRECTION: Note that the time of Wednesday’s rally has been corrected. It will be 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. BREMERTON (April 7, 2014) — Join Harrison Medical Center employees and their union and community supporters for a Solidarity Day to stand united for a fair contract at the Bremerton hospital. It will be Wednesday, April 9 […]
The following is from the International Association of Machinists (IAM): JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD (April 7, 2013) — After a long and tenacious struggle, 13 Victim Advocates who work under a Service Contract at Joint Base Lewis McChord have gained a bit of justice. The Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor has just […]
(Mar. 27, 2014) — Shift Change, the documentary film about worker-owned and cooperative businesses in the United States and Mondragon, Spain, will be showing on KCTS Channel 9 at 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 6. Because KCTS-9 also broadcasts via KYVE-47 and various cable and satellite channels, Shift Change will be seen throughout the Northwest and […]
(Mar. 26, 2014) — The labor movement has a strong record of advocating for minority groups and women with allied organizations like the Coalition of Labor Union Women, the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, the A. Philip Randolph Institute, and the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance. Kevin Cummings, Western […]
SEATTLE (Mar. 25, 2014) — Farm workers and their supporters will leaflet moviegoers on Thursday outside the premiere of the new film, “Cesar Chavez: History Is Made One Step at a Time,” at 7 p.m. outside the Meridian 16 Regal Cinemas, 1501 7th Ave. (7th & Pine) in Seattle. Leaflets will call attention to the […]
