Applications are now open for Union Summer 2023, paid internships promoting good jobs and social change SEATTLE (March 15, 2023) — Each summer, the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO gives a diverse group of people a taste of what it’s like to promote good…
Mar 15 2023 / Comments Off on ‘Life-changing’ opportunities at the WSLC / Read More »WSLC’s Project HELP assists with navigating the workers’ compensation system SEATTLE (Mar. 8, 2023) — Workers’ compensation is a critical safety net for Washington’s working families. The system was established “to provide sure and certain relief for workers, injured in their work, and their…
Mar 8 2023 / Comments Off on Help for getting ‘sure and certain relief’ / Read More »The following is from the Communications Workers of America (CWA): SEATTLE (March 17, 2023) — In a major victory for workers, Verizon Wireless has reached…
Mar 17 2023 / Comments Off on CWA: Verizon reinstates illegally fired worker with back pay / Read More »Illegally fired for union organizing, Jesse Mason has been reinstated at Verizon Wireless. Union supporters will walk with him to his first shift back. …
Mar 14 2023 / Comments Off on Join Jesse’s return to work at Verizon on March 20 / Read More »City’s proposed 1% COLA is ‘a slap in the face’ amid historic inflation that is making the city unaffordable for its employees SEATTLE (Mar.…
Mar 13 2023 / Comments Off on Sign petition: RSPCT for Seattle city workers / Read More »Restoring workers’ rights is key to reversing growing income inequality in Michigan The following is from the Economic Policy Institute (EPI): WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 16, 2023) —…
Mar 16 2023 / Read More »The following is from the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO: OLYMPIA (March 13, 2023) — Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are caused by using high-force, repetitive movements, awkward postures,…
Mar 13 2023 / Read More »The new leaders of your Washington State Labor Council are excited to strive for ‘Better Jobs, Stronger Communities’ By APRIL SIMS (Jan. 30, 2023) — Earlier this…
Jan 30 2023 / Read More »Applications are now open for Union Summer 2023, paid internships promoting good jobs and social change SEATTLE (March 15, 2023) — Each summer, the Washington State Labor…
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