The following is from Stand Up 4 Education: SEATTLE (June 20, 2014) — Following on the heels of a state budget forecast that reflects insufficient funds...
Thursday, June 19, 2014 MINIMUM WAGE ► In the P.S. Business Journal — Forward Seattle renews effort to challenge city’s $15 minimum wage —...
By JOHN BURBANK (June 19, 2014) — Last week I got to watch the seniors at Ballard High School graduate into the next phase of their...
UPDATE (July 2014) — The executive officers of the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO have decided to temporarily suspend the search for the WSLC’s new Political...
Wednesday, June 18, 2014 STATE GOVERNMENT ► In today’s Spokesman-Review — Washington state economist offers mixed revenue outlook — Washington’s projected tax revenues look slightly...
By J. DAVID COX (June 18, 2014) — There’s been lots of debate and discussion lately about how to shore up Social Security for future generations....
The following is crossposted from the Seattle University School of Law: SEATTLE (June 17, 2014) — U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D-9th) joined advocates at Seattle University...
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 STATE GOVERNMENT ► From AP — Unions join fight over how much fish state’s residents eat — Unions representing Boeing...
SEATTLE — The Association of Labor Relations Agencies (ALRA) will hold its 2014 Conference next week at the Hilton Seattle Hotel. Of particular interest to union...