SEATTLE (Nov. 23, 2021) — Union members: If you and your family are experiencing hardship as a result of recent flooding in northwest Washington or some other natural disaster in Washington state, the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO urges you to apply for disaster relief from the Foundation for Working Families. The FFWF is a […]
Immigrant and Worker Justice Toolkit available for union, worker advocates to create just and fair future for immigrants SEATTLE (Nov. 10, 2021) — The Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO officially launched its new Immigrant and Worker Justice Toolkit on Tuesday. This toolkit — ver la versión en Español aquí — was designed by the […]
Versión en Español aquí. With 2021 coming to a close, the work of Race and the Labor Movement in Washington continues to build in every corner of the state. The Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO is proud to share that it has launched its first Race & Labor Certification cohort to build capacity to facilitate […]
RSVP to join virtual Lunch & Learn event about this new resource The Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO invites and encourages all to attend a special Lunch and Learn event celebrating the official launch of the WSLC’s new Immigrant and Worker Justice Toolkit. The event via Zoom will be at noon on Tuesday, Nov. […]
OLYMPIA (Nov. 1, 2021) — The Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, the state’s largest labor organization which represents approximately half a million union members from more than 600 local unions, has an exciting paid internship opportunity for the 2022 legislative session. The application deadline is Monday, Nov. 15. Here is the full job posting: LEGISLATIVE […]
Labor council adds that workers must have a voice in the consequences of vaccine mandates (Oct. 18, 2021) — The Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO has been meeting regularly with its affiliated unions on the issue of employer COVID-19 vaccine mandates since August. With today’s deadline for termination under Gov. Jay Inslee’s vaccine requirement […]
The following is from the Public News Service: SEATTLE (Aug. 30, 2021) — Accurate information about the COVID-19 vaccine can be elusive, prompting the Washington State Labor Council to set up a website to answer people’s questions. David Groves, communications director for the council, said there has been some hesitancy among union members, though not […]
(Aug. 31, 2021) — Ever since the vaccines for the prevention of coronavirus were authorized for emergency use several months ago, the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO has been urging union members to get educated and get vaccinated. Although the vast majority of union members in Washington have done so, the WSLC is also aware […]
Union members and family seeking citizenship must schedule an appointment for event in Sunnyside, via Zoom YAKIMA — The Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO will host a naturalization clinic for union members and immediate family who are legal permanent residents eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship on Saturday, Aug. 28 from 8:30 a.m. to […]
Miembros de sindicatos y familiares que buscan la ciudadanía deben programar una cita para el evento en Sunnyside o por Zoom El Concilio Laboral del Estado de Washington (WSLC) tendrá una clínica de ciudadanía para miembros de sindicatos y familiares inmediatos que son residentes permanentes legales elegibles para solicitar la ciudadanía estadounidense. La clínica […]
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