The following is from the Pierce County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO: TACOMA (April 22, 2015) — Last year, members of union locals affiliated with the Pierce...
As Congress considers Trade Promotion Authority — also known as “Fast Track” — union members, environmentalists, small business owners, progressives and community allies across the state...
(April 16, 2015) — In response to introduction of Trade Promotion Authority legislation — also known as “Fast Track” — in the U.S. Senate today, Washington...
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 6, 2015) — When Congress returns from its Easter/Passover recess, it will continue its debate on Fast Track trade authority for the Trans-Pacific...
The following is from the Washington Fair Trade Coalition: SEATTLE (March 31, 2015) — With a convincing 9-0 vote, the Seattle City Council passed a resolution...
OLYMPIA (March 18, 2015) — Hundreds of film and television crew members staged an apocalyptic film set, complete with zombies, Tuesday as part of an effort to educate lawmakers...
SEATTLE (March 18, 2015) — As The Boeing Co. pressed and secured from Washington state lawmakers the largest corporate tax break in U.S. history in November...
UPDATE (March 13, 2015) — PICKET HELP — Although the USW and Shell have a tentative deal (see below) on a national oil refinery agreement, THE STRIKE...
By PRAMILA JAYAPAL (March 3, 2015) — For several years, negotiations have stalled in the Washington State Senate on a transportation package that would fund necessary...
OLYMPIA (Feb. 23, 2015) — Some 800 union members and their supporters gathered Friday on the steps of the State Capitol to rally in support of...