By JOHN BURBANK (Aug. 13, 2014) — Was there an election last week? Well, yes there was, but most people seemed to be more interested in...
Tuesday, August 12, 2014 LOCAL ► This morning at the Oregonian — Grain handlers, longshore union reach late-night agreement — A long-running lockout marked...
By MARK MOSHAY (Aug. 12, 2014) — We’ve all heard the plea from a convicted criminal, “I was framed!” Although many guilty persons make that claim,...
The following is crossposted from Machinists (IAM) District 751: TUKWILA (Aug. 12, 2014) — Workers who forge essential components used on aircraft, drilling rigs and ships...
If you aren’t regularly checking The Stand’s calendar of labor events, you are missing out on informative forums and exciting opportunities to show solidarity with other...
Monday, August 11, 2014 STATE GOVERNMENT ► In today’s Spokesman-Review — Funding shortfall straining transportation system — Washington state’s transportation system will fall into a...
By LEO W. GERARD (Aug. 8, 2014) — House Republicans last week overwhelmingly endorsed suing President Barack Obama for delaying part of the Affordable Care Act,...
Friday, August 8, 2014 STATE GOVERNMENT ► In today’s News Tribune — Supreme Court strikes down ‘psychiatric boarding’ of mentally ill — Victory for...
Thursday, August 7, 2014 ELECTION ► In today’s Seattle Times — Pedro Celis’ weak primary showing in 1st District race stuns GOP officials —...