(Feb. 28, 2013) — Jeff Johnson, President of the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, released the following statement today in response to the State Supreme Court’s...
The following is from the International Longshore Workers Union: VANCOUVER, Wash. (Feb. 28, 2013) — The men and women of ILWU Local 4, who have been...
Thursday, February 28, 2013 LOCAL ► In today’s Columbian — United Grain accuses ILWU of sabotage, locks out workers — Mitsui’s United Grain Corp....
ORLANDO (Feb. 28, 2013) — The AFL-CIO Executive Council on Wednesday called on Congress to repeal — not replace — the economically destructive budget cuts that...
The following comes from Working Washington, on behalf of a union coalition that includes the Teamsters, UFCW Local 21 and SEIU: SEATTLE (Feb. 28, 2013) —...
The following is from the International Longshore and Warehouse Union: (Feb. 28, 2013) — The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Locals 23, 21, 19, 8...
Wednesday, February 27, 2013 STATE GOVERNMENT ► In today’s (Everett) Herald — State reconsidering build-in-state rule for ferries — Frustrated with the high cost...
By REPS. BOB HASEGAWA and MIKE SELLS Unless you’re self-employed, you’re probably covered by our state’s workers’ compensation program. It affects pretty much anyone who brings...
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...
“Social Security: Preserve It, Strengthen It, Pass It On,” a forum sponsored by Social Security Works – Washington and others, was held Feb. 20, 2013, at...
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