OLYMPIA (Mar. 6, 2013) — The Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO — the state’s largest union organization, representing the interests of some 600 local unions and 400,000 members — will hold its annual Legislative Reception and Conference tonight and tomorrow at the Olympia Red Lion. All leaders, staffers and rank-and-file members of WSLC-affiliated unions are [...]
When Hostess Brands shut down and closed its bakeries in November 2012, approximately 18,000 workers in 48 states lost their jobs, including about 250 here in Washington state. Although right-wing pundits were quick to try to blame the unions for the iconic company’s demise, it didn’t take long for the true story come out: that the [...]
By CONOR M. CASEY Special to The Stand SEATTLE (Feb. 25, 2013) — MayWorks, an annual month-long celebration of workers’ culture and history first organized in 2012 by Washington’s labor movement, is organizing an even larger series of events for May 2013. Washington Works, inspired by MayWorks, will be the central cultural focus at the [...]
By JUSTINE WINNIE The Stand SEATTLE (Feb. 20, 2013) — Hard hats, union tees, and business suits dotted the crowd in equal measure, and shouts of “¡Si se puede!” rose over paper plates of Mexican and Vietnamese food. “We are!” called Jeff Johnson, President of the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO. “UNION!” bellowed the crowd. [...]
The following letter by Jeff Johnson, President of the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, is being sent to the 500-plus union organizations affiliated with the WSLC. Dear Affiliated Unions: On behalf of the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, I want to wish you a happy and productive new year. Please let us know if there [...]
Mark your 2013 calendars now for the major events of the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO. The 2013 LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE will be Thursday, March 7 at the Olympia Red Lion Hotel. It will feature legislative leaders giving updates on the status of labor-related bills and, as always, a reception will be held at the hotel [...]
The Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, the state’s largest labor organization representing some 400,000 union members from more than 600 local unions, has an exciting internship opportunity in Olympia during the 2013 legislative session. The application deadline has been extended to Saturday, Nov. 17. Here is the job posting: Legislative Intern The Washington State Labor [...]
Human trafficking is the use of force, fraud or coercion to compel a person into any form of labor against their will. Organized labor in Washington state is trying to raise awareness about human trafficking and about solutions for its prevention and eradication. To that end, the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO is co-sponsoring of [...]
The International Labor Communications Association announced Thursday that The Stand swept the 2012 ILCA Awards in its category for union websites, winning First Awards honors for Best Content, Best Design and General Excellence. The ILCA is the professional organization for union communicators in North America with several hundred member organizations with a total circulation in [...]
After an unprecedented pre-primary Labor Neighbor effort, the Washington State Labor Council’s grassroots union member-to-member political education program begins its general election efforts in earnest this week. Phone banks are scheduled across the state this week and this Saturday, Sept. 15 will be the first set of Labor Neighbor “Super Walks.” VOLUNTEER! See the full [...]
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