By JEFF JOHNSON (Sept. 2, 2016) — Sisters and Brothers, I want to wish you a great Labor Day weekend and to thank you and your...
By DAVID GROVES (Sept. 2, 2016) — Labor Day is a time to reflect upon the contributions of the people who make this nation work. And...
Thursday, September 1, 2016 STATE GOVERNMENT ► From KIRO — 99% of Wash. state employees paid less than their counterparts ALSO at The...
OLYMPIA (Sept. 1, 2016) — More than one thousand Washington state employees represented by several unions negotiating new contracts with the governor’s office rallied Wednesday inside...
OLYMPIA — Washington state employees and their unions will join with community allies on Wednesday, Aug. 31 to rally at the State Capitol for fair contracts...
Friday, August 26, 2016 LOCAL ► In today’s Columbian — Evergreen schools expected to file injunction to prevent strike — Contract negotiations between Evergreen...
By KATIE GARROW (Aug. 26, 2016) — When I was 16 years old, I routinely missed volleyball practice after school because I got called in for...
The following is from AFL-CIO Now: (Aug. 26, 2016) — Around the country, classes are starting up again, students are getting ready to learn once more...
Thursday, August 25, 2016 TEACHER TALKS ► In today’s Columbian — Teachers, Evergreen agree on only one point — If agreement is not reached,...