Tuesday, April 28, 2015 WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY ► From AFL-CIO Now — Honor the dead, fight for the living — Today, on Workers Memorial...
In frank speech, AFL-CIO president says Americans skeptical about both parties WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 28, 2015) — As the 2016 presidential battle begins, AFL-CIO President...
By RACHEL DEHN (April 28, 2015) — Although Seattle’s $15 minimum wage law officially took effect on April 1, companies in the city have three to...
Monday, April 27, 2015 FAST TRACK ► In Saturday’s Seattle Times — Trade deals are too important to ‘fast track’ (by Richard Trumka and...
(April 27, 2015) — The following statement by Jeff Johnson, President of the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, regarding Congressman Jim McDermott’s “no” vote and rejection...
(April 27, 2015) — The labor movement has been a driving force in the production of arts and culture, both in the United States and throughout...
Friday, April 24, 2015 FAST TRACK ► From The Hill — House panel approves Obama trade powers bill — The House Ways and Means...
(April 24, 2015) — Across Washington state, Workers Memorial Day commemorations are under way to honor and remember those who were hurt or killed on the...
The following is from the Washington Fair Trade Coalition: (April 24, 2015) — In Washington state, opposition continues to mount against granting President Obama “Fast Track”...