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Beginning of the end | America’s pro-union | Kroger CEO makes bank | The Fab Foo

May 14 2021

Our only shot(s) at reopening | Respect grocery workers | Will work for food

May 13 2021

¡Sí se puede! | Unsafe crush of lobbyists | CEOs’ cash safety net

May 12 2021

Don’t fear the needle | Invest in America | Loyalty vs. democracy

May 11 2021

Providence pickets | Great Reassessment | Union difference

May 10 2021

Thank a nurse | Pros back PRO | GOP cracks the whip | Move(d) on up

May 7 2021

Inslee signs historic farmworker OT pay law »

At Yakima union hall, governor signs multiple bills to protect frontline workers   YAKIMA (May 12, 2021) — Governor Jay Inslee on Tuesday signed legislation at the UFCW 1439 union hall in Yakima that will make Washington the first state in the nation to bring…

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State takes bold action to bolster child care »

‘This is the biggest investment from our state in early learning, ever.’   OLYMPIA (May 11, 2021) –When the 2021 legislative session began, the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO joined SEIU Local 925 and other childcare advocates in calling for “a bold, audacious investments” to…

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W.S.L.C.

WSLC’s Bill Messenger retires; Chelsea Mason-Placek returns »

OLYMPIA (May 14, 2021) — The Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO has announced the retirement of longtime Workforce Development Director Bill Messenger and that Chelsea…

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WSLC requesting nominations for state’s 2021 labor awards »

SEATTLE (May 6, 2021) — Each year at its annual convention, the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO presents awards recognizing the efforts and accomplishments of…

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Deadline extended to apply for Union Summer 2021 »

UPDATE (May 6, 2021) — The deadline to apply for Union Summer has been extended to Friday, May 14. So get those applications in! SEATTLE…

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NATIONAL

Get the facts: Unions help reduce disparities, strengthen democracy

The following fact sheet (available as a printable PDF) is from the Economic Policy Institute: WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 13, 2021) — Unions improve wages and benefits for all…

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Alliance for Retired Americans publishes latest voting record
National Week of Action to pass the PRO Act
Day of Action: Tell Senate, pass the PRO Act
New poll: 77% of Americans support Amazon union drive
Sen. Murray, Rep. Smith fight for Hanford workers
No, the PRO Act doesn’t threaten freelancers and contractors
OPINION

Now is the time to go big on infrastructure

We are at a crossroads: continue with failed corporate-first government or make a job-creating investment in America itself   By RICHARD TRUMKA (May 10, 2021) — As President…

May 10 2021 / Read More »
Huge win: Biden backs vaccine patent waiver
Legislature makes progress on protecting ‘essential workers’
Remember fallen workers — and their kids
A needed remembrance, and rededication
Clean manufacturing is a climate priority
‘We Do the Work’ radio program signing off
LOCAL

Dammeier vetoes Pierce County hazard pay

County executive refused to hear from grocery workers before killing measure   TACOMA (May 5, 2021) — Grocery workers represented by United Food and Commercial Workers Local 367…

May 5 2021 / Read More »
Sign up to get vaccinated at May 8 clinic
Murray, Shuler join SWWACLC podcast to discuss PRO Act
Strike averted, urgent care docs reach deal with MultiCare
Bellingham approves hazard pay for city’s grocery workers
Pierce County Council considers hazard pay for grocery workers
Workers Memorial Day events set for Tuesday, Wednesday
STATE GOVERNMENT

Inslee signs historic farmworker OT pay law

At Yakima union hall, governor signs multiple bills to protect frontline workers   YAKIMA (May 12, 2021) — Governor Jay Inslee on Tuesday signed legislation at the UFCW…

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State takes bold action to bolster child care
Lower premiums now available at Washington HealthPlanFinder
Trades workers: Fill out survey about your childcare needs
As it adjourns, Democratic leaders hail ‘historic’ legislative session
Approved in 2008, Working Families Tax Credit is now funded
Apply now for Washington COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund

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