W.S.L.C.
WSLC ‘stronger, more inclusive’ with SEIU 775 affiliation
SEATTLE (Jan. 26, 2024) –The Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO is proud to announce the latest addition to its affiliated unions: SEIU 775, which unites more than 50,000 long-term caregivers to create a better life for themselves and those they care for.
Sterling Harders, SEIU 775 President, released the following statement:
“We are extremely grateful for the support of the leadership of President April Sims and Secretary Treasurer Cherika Carter. The majority of caregivers are women, and predominately Black women, Indigenous women, women of color and immigrant women. Because of who we are, and who we care for, time and again care work has been left out of laws that protect other healthcare workers. In 2019, we were proud to have President Sims at our local convention to launch our HADit campaign – our groundbreaking work and legislation to address the harassment, abuse and discrimination of caregivers and make the care environment safer for everyone. Lending her voice and support to such vulnerable and often hidden consequence of the isolated and often intimate nature of caregiver’s work, was a powerful moment in solidary. We are proud to lend our support to April and Cherika’s historic leadership as progressive Black women leaders of a state labor council.
“The members of 775 and of the Washington State Labor Council are committed to not just fighting for our own members but for justice for all. We have worked together to win big progressive victories, like the nation’s first $15 minimum wage and statewide paid family leave. We look forward to working alongside the members of the Washington State Labor Council to continue to take on big fights around racial justice, housing, climate, tax fairness, and more.”