Thursday, March 1, 2018 LOCAL ► From KNKX — Does a foreign worker program verge on ‘indentured servitude’? A debate simmers in Washington state...
Senate approves bargaining bill to boost pay, retain and attract quality educators OLYMPIA (March 1, 2018) — It took more than a decade, but Washington’s...
Wednesday, February 28, 2018 THIS WASHINGTON ► In today’s Spokesman-Review — Washington Voting Rights Act passes Legislature — After a heated debate, the House gave final...
By NICK LICATA (Feb. 28, 2018) — When I speak before groups, I say that the biggest danger we face in sustaining our democracy is cynicism,...
OLYMPIA (Feb. 28, 2018) — For the sixth time in as many years, the House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the Washington Voting Rights Act, SB...
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 THE WAR ON UNIONS ► From SCOTUS Blog — Argument analysis: Gorsuch stays mum on union fees — None of the eight...
(Feb. 27, 2018) — On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on Janus v. AFSCME, a case that aims to take away the freedom of public...
Monday, February 26, 2018 DAY OF ACTION TODAY — Union solidarity events statewide as Janus case is heard Monday — Today the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments...
EDITOR’S NOTE — The Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO has taken no position on ESB 6617, nor on the disclosure of legislative records in general. The WSLC...