Tuesday, January 12, 2016 STATE GOVERNMENT ► From AP — New statewide initiative introduced to raise minimum wage — Supporters of raising Washington state’s...
SPOKANE (Jan. 12, 2016) — After hearing hours of mostly supportive public comments, the Spokane City Council voted 6-1 late Monday night to approve a new...
The following is from Raise Up Washington: OLYMPIA (Jan. 11 ,2016) — Proponents of raising Washington’s minimum wage and expanding sick leave for low income and...
(Jan. 11, 2016) — This year, labor, faith, and community groups are coming together to support working families by raising Washington’s minimum wage and providing paid...
Monday, January 11, 2016 STATE GOVERNMENT ► In the News Tribune — Lawmakers are bystanders on big 2016 decisions — Citizen initiatives and executive...
(Jan. 11, 2016) — Following is a statement from Jeff Johnson, President of the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, regarding the Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association...
The following is from the Southwest Washington Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO: VANCOUVER — Supporters of the proposed Vancouver Energy terminal at the Port of Vancouver USA...
Friday, January 8, 2016 STATE GOVERNMENT ► In today’s Seattle Times — Boeing must disclose tax-break savings, state Department of Revenue rules — In...
SEATTLE — Retirees and concerned citizens will join a demonstration at the U.S. Federal Courthouse in Seattle at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 12 to demonstrate their...