By DAVID GROVES OLYMPIA (Feb. 7, 2014) — “You know what it means when they pay you minimum wage?” comedian Chris Rock asks. “You know what...
Thursday, February 6, 2014 BOEING ► In today’s Seattle Times — Aerospace analyst lauds 777X, berates Boeing for creating ‘ill will’ — Top aviation-industry...
OLYMPIA (Feb. 6, 2014) — The Entire Staff of The Stand™ will see you at the Washington State Labor Council’s Legislative Reception tonight and the WSLC’s...
Wednesday, February 5, 2014 MINIMUM WAGE ► At Slog — New poll finds strong statewide support for raising the minimum wage — A newly...
OLYMPIA (Feb. 5, 2014) — Whatever pretense of moderation the Republican-controlled “Majority Coalition Caucus” offered when it seized control of the State Senate last year has...
Tuesday, February 4, 2014 BOEING ► In today’s Seattle Times — 787 assembly problems in Charleston drag on Everett — Since late last year,...
The following is cross-posted from AFL-CIO Now: CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Feb. 4, 2014) — On Feb. 12–14, workers at Chattanooga’s Volkswagen factory will vote to unionize. If...
The following is from Machinists District 751: SUMNER (Feb. 4, 2014) — Negotiators with Machinists Union District Lodge 751 are fighting back against a proposal by...
TACOMA (Feb. 4, 2014) –After nearly a year of unsuccessful contract negotiations with the City of Tacoma, members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local...
Monday, February 3, 2014 SEAHAWKS ► In today’s Seattle Times — Seahawks dominate Broncos from start to finish to win Super Bowl — They...