SEATTLE (Feb. 22, 2013) — Space Needle workers have been standing up for a fair contract for almost two years, demanding living wages, continued benefits, and...
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 22, 2013) — House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) continues to lead the Republican charge to the March 1 deadline, when arbitrary across-the-board sequestration...
Thursday, February 21, 2013 STATE GOVERNMENT ► In today’s Seattle Times — Gas, car-tab taxes drive House Democrats’ transportation plan — The proposal would...
SEATTLE (Feb. 21, 2013) — The Washington State Nurses Association is pleased to announce the ratification of a historic new partnership agreement to expand the opportunities,...
By JEFF JOHNSON, ROB JOHNSON and STEVE MULLIN Washington’s transportation system, on which we all depend, urgently needs an upgrade. Some signs of the problem are...
Following is today’s edition of the Washington State Labor Council’s Legislative Update newsletter (download PDF version): OLYMPIA (Feb. 20, 2013) — Most agree that the biggest...
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 BOEING ► In today’s Seattle Times — Engineers OK Boeing pack, technical workers say no — The split vote is...
By JUSTINE WINNIE The Stand SEATTLE (Feb. 20, 2013) — Hard hats, union tees, and business suits dotted the crowd in equal measure, and shouts of...
The following is from SPEEA/IFPTE 2001: SEATTLE (Feb. 20, 2013) — Engineers and technical workers at The Boeing Company returned a split decision in voting on...
Friday, February 15, 2013 SEQUESTER ► In today’s Huffington Post — Sequester state of play: Real negotiation won’t happen until it hits — High...