Wednesday, April 29, 2015 FAST TRACK ► From Huffington Post — Here’s why Democrats don’t believe Obama’s trade promises — The trouble with Obama’s...
(April 29, 2015) — Each year at its annual convention, the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO presents awards recognizing the efforts and accomplishments of specific union...
(April 29, 2015) — The following statement was released this morning by Jeff Johnson, President of the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO: It gives me great...
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY ► From AFL-CIO Now — Honor the dead, fight for the living — Today, on Workers Memorial...
In frank speech, AFL-CIO president says Americans skeptical about both parties WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 28, 2015) — As the 2016 presidential battle begins, AFL-CIO President...
By RACHEL DEHN (April 28, 2015) — Although Seattle’s $15 minimum wage law officially took effect on April 1, companies in the city have three to...
Monday, April 27, 2015 FAST TRACK ► In Saturday’s Seattle Times — Trade deals are too important to ‘fast track’ (by Richard Trumka and...
(April 27, 2015) — The following statement by Jeff Johnson, President of the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, regarding Congressman Jim McDermott’s “no” vote and rejection...
(April 27, 2015) — The labor movement has been a driving force in the production of arts and culture, both in the United States and throughout...
Friday, April 24, 2015 FAST TRACK ► From The Hill — House panel approves Obama trade powers bill — The House Ways and Means...