UPDATE (Aug. 12, 2022) — The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Inflation Reduction Act on Friday, advancing the sweeping legislation to reduce healthcare and energy costs to President Biden’s desk for signature. It passed 220-207 with all Democratic representatives voting “yes” and all Republicans…
Aug 8 2022 / Comments Off on Inflation Reduction Act ‘will transform lives’ / Read More »The following is from the IAM: WASHINGTON, D.C. (Aug. 8, 2022) — Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) at Alaska Airlines are moving to the top of the airline industry’s pay scale for the first time in the carrier’s history.…
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SEATTLE (Aug. 12, 2022) — Erstwhile working class troubadour John O’Connor is bringing his songs, poems and stories of unions, revolution, hitchhiking and love to…
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Support sandwich workers seeking a fair process to unionize as they step up actions, starting Aug. 13 SEATTLE (Aug. 11, 2022) — Sandwich workers…
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(Aug. 10, 2022) — After a few years off during the COVID-19 pandemic, the tradition of Labor Day picnics and events hosted by regional AFL-CIO…
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Get apprenticeship and workforce development news in Washington by subscribing to the WSLC’s quarterly newsletter OLYMPIA (Aug. 4, 2022) — The State of Washington is offering grants…
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OLYMPIA (Aug. 11, 2022) — The Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO is excited to share some good news for the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) — and for…
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Young workers: We need to vote like the well-being of our fellow workers depends on it By SARAH TUCKER (Aug. 1, 2022) — It’s election season. Ballots…
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UPDATE (Aug. 12, 2022) — The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Inflation Reduction Act on Friday, advancing the sweeping legislation to reduce healthcare and energy costs to…
Aug 8 2022 / Read More »CHECK OUT THE UNION DIFFERENCE in Washington state: higher wages, affordable health and dental care, job and retirement security.
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