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A Goldendale opportunity | PRO Act gains | Why you have fewer friends

Apr 20 2021

Slow to get their shots | Identifying farm workers | What Kroger invests in

Apr 19 2021

“We are going to organize workers” | Good news on pensions | Le Moribond

Apr 9 2021

3,600 health care workers have died | Sliding back to Phase 2 | Joe vs. Joe

Apr 8 2021

WSLC applauds conviction of Chauvin »

But justice for George Floyd requires dismantling of racist policing system that enabled Chauvin   SEATTLE (April 20, 2021) — The Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO released the following statement from President Larry Brown and Secretary Treasurer April Sims this afternoon following the announcement of…

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It’s back: Apply now for Union Summer 2021 »

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LOCAL

How will you use Washington’s Long-Term Services & Supports? »

Take 5-minute survey and you may get $50 for an in-depth interview   (April 21, 2021) — Experts tell us that most people eventually need…

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Olympia’s grocery workers win hazard pay »

The following is from UFCW 367: OLYMPIA (April 19, 2021) — Thanks to the hard work, testimonies and actions of union grocery workers and their…

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OPINION

‘We Do the Work’ radio program signing off

By KEN WINKES and JANET McKINNEY (April 20, 2021) — We took a stand, and it lasted eight years. We had no idea what we were getting into…

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The Amazon workers in Alabama have already won
April Sims: It’s a movement, not a month
The vaccine: Fair access or global apartheid?
‘Imperfect storm’ has eroded faith in the U.S. Postal Service
Washington campaign workers uniting for better pay, benefits
An energized safety movement steps up for essential workers
STATE GOVERNMENT

House passes overtime pay for farm workers

OLYMPIA (April 10, 2021) — With a strong 91-7 bipartisan vote on Friday, the Washington State House of Representatives passed SB 5172 to make Washington the first state…

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‘Our Colleges, Our Future Act’ passes House
COVID-19 workers’ comp presumption bill passes House
Worker Protection Act dies in Senate; WSLC says it’ll be back
End OT pay exclusion for ALL farm workers
Budget plans include Immigrant Relief Fund
Support Washington’s colleges; sign in as ‘PRO’ on SB 5194
NATIONAL

Day of Action: Tell Senate, pass the PRO Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 8, 2021) — Today is the AFL-CIO National Day of Action for the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. TAKE A STAND — Click…

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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
Celebrate union women with CLUW; join King Co.’s chapter
AFL-CIO acclaims House passage of H.R. 6 on immigration
Six ways the PRO Act restores workers’ bargaining power
W.S.L.C.

WSLC applauds conviction of Chauvin

But justice for George Floyd requires dismantling of racist policing system that enabled Chauvin   SEATTLE (April 20, 2021) — The Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO released the…

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It’s back: Apply now for Union Summer 2021
WSLC hosts vaccination clinic Saturday at Yakima UFCW Hall
WSLC honoring past recipients of Elsie Schrader Award
Organized labor condemns Atlanta shootings, racism
WSLC thanks Inslee, state DOH for expanding vaccine eligibility
WSLC: Vaccinate all public-facing workers

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