The following is the President’s Column from 2021 Legislative Report of the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO. By LARRY BROWN (July 7, 2021) — In...
WSLC 2021 Legislative Report summarizes session, how each legislator voted OLYMPIA (July 7, 2021) — The Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO has published its 2021...
Tuesday, July 6, 2021 CLIMATE ► From KIMA — Vigil for farmworker who died in Oregon heat wave draws calls for change — A...
Pacific Northwest’s extreme heat is another sign that climate crisis requires immediate action By SARAH TUCKER (July 6, 2021) — It was over 100 degrees...
Friday, July 2, 2021 EXTREME HEAT ► From the AP — Hundreds believed dead in Pacific Northwest heat wave despite efforts to help —...
BELLINGHAM (July 2, 2021) — For the second time in a month, more than 100 Bellingham Cold Storage (BCS) workers represented by Teamsters Local 231 went...
The following is from SEIU Healthcare 1199NW: SPOKANE (July 2, 2021) — The bargaining team of SEIU Healthcare 1199NW at Deaconess and Valley hospitals are pleased...
New ITC assessment of 40 years of trade deals: They didn’t help much. Our assessment: Their economic and political consequences are incalculable. By DAVID...
Thursday, July 1, 2021 EXTREME HEAT ► From the Tri-City Herald — ‘Heat is kicking our tails.’ Blistering temps pound Tri-Cities outdoor workers —...
Wednesday, June 30, 2021 EXTREME HEAT ► From the Oregonian — Oregon farmworker dies at worksite during heat wave — An Oregon farmworker died...