Thursday, March 31, 2016 RAISE UP WASHINGTON ► From Vox — Low-income Americans can no longer afford rent, food, and transportation — Low-income Americans...
SEATTLE (March 31, 2016) — The Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, has notified its more than 600 affiliated union organizations that the WSLC’s COPE (Committee on...
By NICK LICATA (March 31, 2016) — Last week, I spent a few days in Indianapolis talking to their city council members and constituents. I was...
Wednesday, March 30, 2016 BOEING ► In today’s Seattle Times — Boeing job cuts this year could reach 10 percent — Since Boeing Commercial...
OLYMPIA (March 30, 2016) — Raising serious questions about the extremist Freedom Foundation’s compliance with state laws, 30 Washington State Senators and Representatives are asking Secretary of State...
Split Supreme Court turns back right-wing Friedrichs attack on labor WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 29, 2016) — The U.S. Supreme Court today announced a 4-4 tie...
Tuesday, March 29, 2016 BREAKING NEWS ► From Reuters — Split U.S. Supreme Court rejects conservative challenge to union fees — The U.S. Supreme...
With Hertz citation, L&I clarifies $15 minimum wage applies retroactively By DAVID GROVES The Stand SEATAC (March 29, 2016) — Earlier this month, the Hertz...
(March 29, 2016) — Jeff Johnson, President of the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, released the following statement regarding the announcement of a deal in California...
Monday, March 28, 2016 DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS ► In today’s Seattle Times — Bernie Sanders wins big in Washington caucuses — Drawing throngs of voters...