After 10 years, a bipartisan effort on family, medical, military leave OLYMPIA (Jan. 23, 2017) — In 2007, when Democrats controlled Washington’s House, Senate and...
Friday, January 20, 2017 THIS WASHINGTON ► From EOI — Strong show of support for paid family and medical leave in House Labor Committee...
(Jan. 20, 2017) — The following letter was sent this week to Washington’s congressional delegation. It was signed by dozens of organizations throughout the state that...
Thursday, January 19, 2017 LOCAL ► In today’s Seattle Times — Labor leader Teresa Mosqueda announces run for Seattle City Council — Teresa Mosqueda,...
By JEFF JOHNSON OLYMPIA (Jan. 19, 2017) — Washington voters overwhelmingly passed Initiative 1433, so our state minimum wage just rose to $11 per hour and...
Wednesday, January 18, 2017 LOCAL ► In today’s Tri-City Herald — Report: Hanford tank vapor concerns strong as ever — Little progress appears to...
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 18, 2017) — As hearings continue for the President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees to serve in his Cabinet — several of whom are clearly...
Citizens alarmed about this past election cycle and the impending presidency of Donald Trump are mobilizing across the nation to express their solidarity and their intent...
Tuesday, January 17, 2017 HEALTH CARE ► In the Seattle Times — With outrage and resolve, Seattle rally backs saving, improving Obamacare — Demanding...
By JEFF JOHNSON OLYMPIA (Jan. 17, 2017) — Yesterday the labor movement celebrated Martin Luther King Day with rallies, discussions, and working the State Legislature for...
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