WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Aug. 18, 1920, women gained the Constitutional right to vote after a century-long fight for equal representation. This year will commemorate the...
(Aug. 12, 2020) — Following are statements from AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, Washington State Labor Council President Larry Brown, and WSLC Secretary Treasurer April Sims on...
Millions of Americans are struggling to feed their families, keep a roof over their head, afford healthcare costs or other everyday essentials needed to survive the...
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...