OLYMPIA (Aug. 5, 2015) — “This is no way to run a state government.” That’s the assessment of Washington State Labor Council’s 2015 Legislative Report, which...
Tuesday, August 4, 2015 LOCAL ► In today’s Spokesman-Review — Ballots due today for primary election ► In today’s (Longview) Daily News — Kapstone...
The following is from the Association of Western Pulp and Paper Workers: (Aug. 4, 2015) — This week workers from the Kapstone paper mill in Longview are organizing...
SEATAC (Aug. 4, 2015) — Every year, hundreds of delegates representing the unions from around the state that comprise the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO meet...
SEATTLE (July 31, 2015) — Organizers of an anniversary celebration rally for Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid planned for Saturday, Aug. 8 in downtown Seattle announced...
Friday, July 31, 2015 LOCAL ► From AP — $15 minimum wage a surprising success for Seattle restaurant — Menu prices are up 21...
By DAVID GROVES The Stand FEDERAL WAY (July 31, 2015) — Big corporations based in Washington state — from Alaska Air to Liberty Mutual to T-Mobile...
By STAN SORSCHER (July 30, 2015) — In 2002, I heard an economist characterizing this figure as containing a valuable economic insight. He wasn’t sure what...
Thursday, July 30, 2015 BOEING ► In today’s (Everett) Herald — McNerney says without Ex-Im Bank, Boeing work could move overseas — Boeing Co....
Wednesday, July 29, 2015 STATE GOVERNMENT ► In today’s Olympian — Bypassing Legislature, Inslee turns to executive action on climate change — Gov. Jay...