OLYMPIA (May 13, 2013) — The federal “sequester” budget cuts are about to kick 41,000 Washington residents and their families while they are down. The Employment...
By DAVID GROVES The Stand OLYMPIA (May 6, 2013) — The state just got some good news about the improving post-recession financial outlook of Washington’s workers’...
Following is today’s edition of the Washington State Labor Council’s Legislative Update newsletter (PDF version). OLYMPIA (April 24, 2013) — Amid the debate over economy-stifling job-killing...
OLYMPIA (April 24, 2013) — State Senate Bill 5905, introduced on April 10 by Sens. Andy Hill (R-Redmond) and Jim Hargrove (D-Hoquiam), would essentially eliminate state...
Following is today’s edition of the WSLC Legislative Update newsletter (PDF version): OLYMPIA (April 12, 2013) — On Wednesday, House Democratic leaders introduced a state budget...
Following is today’s edition of the WSLC Legislative Update newsletter (PDF version): OLYMPIA (Mar. 29, 2013) — One of the first legislative priorities of the State...
OLYMPIA (Mar. 28, 2013) — Jeff Johnson, President of the Washington State Labor Council President, AFL-CIO, issued the following statement in response to the release of...
Following is today’s edition of the WSLC Legislative Update newsletter (PDF version): Efforts to undermine prevailing wage standards harm middle-class families OLYMPIA (Mar. 21, 2013) —...
The following is from the Healthy Washington Coalition: SEATTLE (Mar. 15, 2013) — More than tourists flocked to Pike Place Market on Thursday. Dozens of everyday...
Following is today’s edition of the WSLC Legislative Update newsletter (PDF version): OLYMPIA (Mar. 14, 2013) — When it comes to policy bills, the story of...