By JONATHAN ROSENBLUM (Dec. 2, 2014) — “There can be no separate peace.” If you spent any time with Tyree Scott, you probably heard him say...
Monday, December 1, 2014 STATE GOVERNMENT ► In the (Everett) Herald — Should we raise Washington’s minimum wage? (dueling guest columns) — A food...
The following is from Working Washington: UPDATE (Dec. 4, 2014) — Thousands of fast food workers in 190-plus U.S. cities will strike TODAY for $15 and...
By JOHN M. REPP and CINDY COLE (Dec. 1, 2014) — An exciting proposal is being considered that could liquidate Seattle’s $4 billion debt, while creating...
Friday, November 21, 2014 IMMIGRATION ► In today’s NY Times — Obama, daring Congress, acts to overhaul immigration — The president chose confrontation over...
(Nov. 21, 2014) — During the week of “Black Friday” holiday shopping, OUR Walmart, community supporters and organizations are collectively planning to have an action at...
(Nov. 21, 2014) — Jeff Johnson, president of the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, issued the following statement Thursday night in response to President Barack Obama’s...
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 21, 2014) — U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) on Thursday introduced a Senate companion bill to the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Act of...
Thursday, November 20, 2014 IMMIGRATION ► In today’s NY Times — Obama’s immigration plan could shield 4 million — Up to four million undocumented...