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...
OLYMPIA (Feb. 20, 2015) — The following statement was issued today by Jeff Johnson, President of the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO: I want to thank...
OLYMPIA (Jan. 30, 2015) — The Washington State Labor Council, its affiliated unions, and community supporters of the 2015 Shared Prosperity Agenda will rally on the...
UPDATED (Jan. 28, 2015) — Following the Tacoma City Council’s passage of a paid sick leave ordinance, Healthy Tacoma released the following statement: People should not...