TACOMA (Feb. 4, 2014) –After nearly a year of unsuccessful contract negotiations with the City of Tacoma, members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local...
Monday, February 3, 2014 SEAHAWKS ► In today’s Seattle Times — Seahawks dominate Broncos from start to finish to win Super Bowl — They...
Friday, January 31, 2014 BOEING ► In today’s (Everett) Herald — Boeing flight paints a big ’12’ on Washington’s map — The Boeing Co....
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (Jan. 31, 2014) — Thanks in large part to Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 191, the SeaHulk will be at MetLife Stadium to cheer...
Thursday, January 30, 2014 TESORO TRAGEDY ► In today’s Seattle Times — Safety and equipment flaws, lax standards cited in refinery blast — An...
This column has been updated to correct a quote by Sen. Janéa Holmquist Newbry. By JEFF JOHNSON (Jan. 30, 2014) — Contrasting values between House Democrats...
By JOHN BURBANK (Jan. 30, 2014) — Last week, 32 House Democrats joined Jesslyn Farrell (D-Seattle) in proposing to increase our state’s minimum wage to $10...
Following is today’s edition of the WSLC Legislative Update newsletter: Washington would join Connecticut, several cities with similar standards OLYMPIA (Jan. 30, 2014) — The...
Wednesday, January 29, 2014 UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE ► At Think Progress — States have lost $1.76 billion after long-term unemployment benefits lapsed — The loss...