Friday, February 7, 2014 STATE GOVERNMENT â–ş In today’s Olympian — Transportation funding bill losing steam in Senate — Hopes for a $10 billion...
SPOKANE (Feb. 7, 2014) — If you’re a young progressive or union member in the Spokane area, here’s your opportunity to meet some fellow trade unionists,...
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 7, 2014) — The Republican minority in the U.S. Senate again blocked an effort Thursday to reauthorize extended federal benefits for the long-term...
By DAVID GROVES OLYMPIA (Feb. 7, 2014) — “You know what it means when they pay you minimum wage?” comedian Chris Rock asks. “You know what...
Thursday, February 6, 2014 BOEING â–ş In today’s Seattle Times — Aerospace analyst lauds 777X, berates Boeing for creating ‘ill will’ — Top aviation-industry...
OLYMPIA (Feb. 6, 2014) — The Entire Staff of The Stand™ will see you at the Washington State Labor Council’s Legislative Reception tonight and the WSLC’s...
Wednesday, February 5, 2014 MINIMUM WAGE â–ş At Slog — New poll finds strong statewide support for raising the minimum wage — A newly...
OLYMPIA (Feb. 5, 2014) — Whatever pretense of moderation the Republican-controlled “Majority Coalition Caucus” offered when it seized control of the State Senate last year has...
Tuesday, February 4, 2014 BOEING â–ş In today’s Seattle Times — 787 assembly problems in Charleston drag on Everett — Since late last year,...