WASHINGTON (Jan. 9, 2015) — Some 1 million workers could lose their employer-provided health insurance under a Republican bill (H.R. 30) that passed Thursday to redefine...
By DAVID GROVES The Stand WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 8, 2015) — On the second day of Congress’s new session, Republicans who have strengthened their control the...
Thursday, January 8, 2015 LOCAL ► In today’s Daily News — Weyerhaeuser to cut jobs at Longview mill, citing West Coast port slowdown —...
(Jan. 8, 2015) — In our nation, and especially within Washington state, we like to believe that prosperity and happiness are deserved, earned, and equally achievable...
Wednesday, January 7, 2015 STATE GOVERNMENT ► In today’s (Everett) Herald — Survey finds favor among voters for Inslee tax plans — A statewide...
(Jan. 7, 2015) — In the wake of the severe flooding that has hit areas of Western Washington, the Washington State Labor Council is reminding all...
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 7, 2015) — Today, the AFL-CIO is sponsoring a National Summit on Raising Wages with a broad range of speakers, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.),...
Tuesday, January 6, 2015 PORT CONTRACT TALKS ► In today’s Seattle Times — Federal mediator to help West Coast ports contract dispute — A...
The following is from AFL-CIO Now: (Jan. 6, 2015) — The U.S. Postal Service reduced delivery standards Monday and began a process that will slow first-class mail...
By STAN SORSCHER (Jan. 6, 2015) — The other day, President Obama spoke to 100 top CEOs from the Business Roundtable. He was asked about two...