Progressive policies finally getting votes, but a few still face today’s cutoff OLYMPIA (March 2, 2018) — While the commercial press has focused its attention...
Thursday, March 1, 2018 LOCAL â–ş From KNKX — Does a foreign worker program verge on ‘indentured servitude’? A debate simmers in Washington state...
Senate approves bargaining bill to boost pay, retain and attract quality educators OLYMPIA (March 1, 2018) — It took more than a decade, but Washington’s...
Wednesday, February 28, 2018 THIS WASHINGTON â–ş In today’s Spokesman-Review —Â Washington Voting Rights Act passes Legislature —Â 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 â–ş From SCOTUS Blog —Â Argument analysis: Gorsuch stays mum on union fees —Â 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-CIOÂ has taken no position on ESB 6617, nor on the disclosure of legislative records in general. The WSLC...