VANCOUVER (Aug. 6, 2013) — Every year, hundreds of delegates representing the unions from around the state that comprise the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO meet...
Monday, August 5, 2013 LOCAL ► In the P.S. Business Journal — Providence, SEIU to take labor dispute before a judge — The National...
By TOM WROBLEWSKI (Aug. 5, 2013) — You have a right to a better life. It says so, right there in the Declaration of Independence. Thomas...
Friday, August 2, 2013 STATE GOVERNMENT ► In today’s Spokesman-Review — More people covered, costs lower for Washington Health Plan — What will Obamacare...
The following is from Good Jobs Seattle: SEATTLE (Aug. 2, 2013) — Three days of escalating worker unrest — including informational pickets, in-store demonstrations, and even...
By FERNANDO CRUZ “Dad, why do you work so much?” my daughter asks when I play with her. “Don’t go.” I don’t really have a choice....
Thursday, August 1, 2013 LOCAL ► In today’s Bellingham Herald — Gateway Pacific coal terminal to get sweeping review; opponents cheer decision — Whatcom...
OLYMPIA (July 31, 2013) — The Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, the state’s largest union organization, has released its 2013 Legislative Report and Voting Record, describing...
OLYMPIA (Aug. 1, 2013) — Washington’s improving economy will force the state to give up nine weeks of long-term unemployment benefits, the Employment Security Department announced...
The following release is from Standing Against Foreclosure & Eviction (SAFE), following up on the May 28 story, SAFE group defends Seattle ironworker against eviction: SEATTLE...