Washington state’s labor movement stands with Teamsters 174, says workers will continue to organize and strike The following is a press release jointly issued today by Teamsters Local 174, MLK Labor and the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO: SEATTLE (June 1, 2023) — Today, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision in Glacier Northwest […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jun 1, 2023) — The following is a statement from AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler released today regarding the Supreme Court’s ruling in Glacier Northwest Inc. v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters: Today, the U.S. Supreme Court sided with corporations over working people. But when the facts are revealed on remand, it will be clear the […]
The following is from the AFL-CIO: WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 1, 2023) — AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler released the following statement on the agreement reached Tuesday between President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on lifting the debt limit and approving a budget deal to avert economic catastrophe: “For months, extremist House Republicans have held our […]
The following is from the Wisconsin AFL-CIO: MADISON, Wisc. (May 23, 2023) — More than 450 union members of the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 39 are on an unfair labor practice strike that began Friday, May 19 at CUNA Mutual Group in Madison. OPEIU Local 39 members have been attempting to […]
SEIU 925: Nationwide faculty, alumnus WA State Sen. Bob Hasegawa urge Antioch to oppose harmful legislation The following is from SEIU 925: (May 19, 2023) — Antioch University faculty across the country on Wednesday called upon the university to oppose Ohio’s Senate Bill 83. The bill, in part, would ban all “controversial beliefs or […]
Study shows the limiting competition for grocery labor will cost Seattle-area workers more than $17 million. Layoffs and reduced hours would make the damage even worse. The following is from the Economic Policy Institute: WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 9, 2023) — In October 2022, Kroger, the largest supermarket chain in the U.S., announced plans to […]
New analysis finds working-class union households hold four times the wealth as nonunion counterparts The following is from the Center for American Progress: WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 5, 2023) — Many Americans today struggle with low levels of savings, but unions offer working families a viable path to improving their financial well-being. Wealth is the […]
DelBene and local advocates for families, housing, retirees outline the damage KIRKLAND, Wash. (May 5, 2023) — Last week, House Republicans passed a bill that would have disastrous consequences for Washingtonians. On a 217-215 vote, Washington Republican Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Dan Newhouse both voted to approve the “Limit, Save, Grow Act,” which […]
The following is from the American Federation of Teachers (AFT): WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 28, 2023) — American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten delivered a stirring defense of the nation’s educators at a hearing of the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic on Wednesday, debunking myths and hailing efforts to help kids and safely […]
AFL-CIO: McCarthy’s reckless debt ceiling plan is an affront to working people WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 27, 2023) — House Republicans on Wednesday voted 217-215 to pass legislation that would force major cuts in federal spending in exchange for extending the government’s borrowing authority into next year. Washington Republican Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Dan […]
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