WASHINGTON, D.C. –The U.S. House of Representatives passed the HEROES Act three months ago that would, among other things, provide $1 trillion to state and local...
At WSLC virtual town hall, senator backs key elements of HEROES Act WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 30, 2020) — U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) on Thursday...
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 30, 2020) — Next Monday, Aug. 3, furloughs were set to begin for more than 13,400 employees of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration...
AFL-CIO Executive Paywatch highlights need for state tax reform, HEROES Act SEATTLE (July 29, 2020) — The imbalance in the Washington’s economy between the pay...
The Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO will be hosting a Pass the HEROES Act virtual town hall meeting with U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) at 11:30...
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 27, 2020) — Unions representing U.S. aviation industry workers are calling on Congress to extend the CARES Act Payroll Support Program (PSP). The...
The following is from the AFL-CIO: WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 23, 2020) — The AFL-CIO and its affiliate labor unions condemn Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell for...
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 22, 2020) — The COVID-19 pandemic continues to upend our lives and our economy. As America’s labor movement, we must urgently address the...
The following is from the AFL-CIO: WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 22, 2020) — In response to the Trump administration’s decision to exclude undocumented immigrants from being counted...
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 21, 2020) — The following is a statement from Nancy Altman, President of Social Security Works, in response to Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) revealing that Congressional...