By STAN SORSCHER OLYMPIA (Feb. 8, 2017) — We should see “Right-to-Work” legislation for what it really is. It’s about power, not rights. Workers have surprisingly...
State, federal legislation introduced to cripple labor movement By DAVID GROVES The Stand (Feb. 2, 2017) — Republicans in the Washington State Legislature and Congress...
OLYMPIA (Dec. 14, 2016) — Gov. Jay Inslee released his 2017-19 biennial budget proposal Tuesday, opening the debate on how state government can respond to the...
The following is from AFL-CIO Now: (Dec. 1, 2016) — Since Donald Trump won the election, nearly 900 incidents of violence, hate speech and harassment have...
(Dec. 1, 2016) — All union organizations affiliated with the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO are encouraged to nominate members to the WSLC’s standing committees. As...
(Nov. 9, 2016) — Washington state’s labor movement led the charge for some historic victories on behalf of working families on Tuesday night, but the stunning...
With less than two weeks until Election Day, union volunteers are working hard to get out the vote among their fellow union members. That effort continues...
(Oct. 25, 2016) — If you want your Halloween to be all treats and no tricks, make sure all your candy is union-made in America. The...
UPDATED (Oct. 24, 2016) — Updated to includes comment from WSLC President Jeff Johnson. OLYMPIA (Oct. 21, 2016) — U.S. Rep. Denny Heck (D-10th) announced Friday...
Labor Day — Monday, Sept. 5 — is a day to recognize and honor the achievements of America’s working people. This year, the annual celebration comes...