Wednesday, February 28, 2018 THIS WASHINGTON ► In today’s Spokesman-Review — Washington Voting Rights Act passes Legislature — After a heated debate, the House gave final...
By NICK LICATA (Feb. 28, 2018) — When I speak before groups, I say that the biggest danger we face in sustaining our democracy is cynicism,...
OLYMPIA (Feb. 28, 2018) — For the sixth time in as many years, the House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the Washington Voting Rights Act, SB...
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 THE WAR ON UNIONS ► From SCOTUS Blog — Argument analysis: Gorsuch stays mum on union fees — None of the eight...
(Feb. 27, 2018) — On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on Janus v. AFSCME, a case that aims to take away the freedom of public...
Monday, February 26, 2018 DAY OF ACTION TODAY — Union solidarity events statewide as Janus case is heard Monday — Today the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments...
EDITOR’S NOTE — The Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO has taken no position on ESB 6617, nor on the disclosure of legislative records in general. The WSLC...
Friday, February 23, 2018 THE WAR ON UNIONS ► From In These Times — Behind Janus: Documents reveal decade-long plot to kill public-sector unions...
But the Freedom Foundation engaged in effort to kill faculty bargaining bill OLYMPIA (Feb. 23, 2018) — This week’s WSLC Legislative Update begins with the...
Thursday, February 22, 2018 THE WAR ON UNIONS ► Long and wonky but… from the EPI — Janus and fair share fees — We...