When Hostess Brands shut down and closed its bakeries in November 2012, approximately 18,000 workers in 48 states lost their jobs, including about 250 here in...
“Social Security: Preserve It, Strengthen It, Pass It On,” a forum sponsored by Social Security Works – Washington and others, was held Feb. 20, 2013, at...
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 AEROSPACE â–ş At In These Times — Boeing supply chain workers vote to strike — The contract would be Hytek...
The following is from the International Association of Machinists District 751: KENT (Feb. 26, 2013) — A key Boeing Co. supplier now faces the prospect of...
By BRENDAN WILLIAMS A battle over health care is playing out in Olympia, but not in the Legislative Building. It’s a true sign of a sick...
The following is from Washington Federation of State Employees, AFSCME Council 28: OLYMPIA (Feb. 26, 2013) — A bill that would end the current pension system...
Following is today’s edition of the Washington State Labor Council’s Legislative Update newsletter (download PDF version): OLYMPIA (Feb. 26, 2013) — Last week, Rep. Judy Clibborn...
Monday, February 25, 2013 STATE GOVERNMENT â–ş In Sunday’s Everett Herald — Boosting the middle class (editorial) — The value of a new Family...
By CONOR M. CASEY Special to The Stand SEATTLE (Feb. 25, 2013) — MayWorks, an annual month-long celebration of workers’ culture and history first organized in...