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 â–ş 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 â–ş 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 â–ş 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...