UPDATE (Nov. 16) — Also at AFL-CIO Now — Trumka: Bain-style tactics by Hostess are ‘wrecking America’ — AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka: What’s happening with Hostess...
Thursday, November 15, 2012 WALMART STRIKES ► In today’s News Tribune — Walmart workers in Federal Way to protest work conditions — Walmart workers...
UPDATE — Here are the Black Friday (Nov. 23) locations in Western Washington where union members and community supporters are urged to show support for striking...
Wednesday, November 14, 2012 STATE GOVERNMENT ► In today’s Columbian — Benton, Stonier ahead in tight legislative races — Incumbent Don Benton once again...
This is a cross-post from the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers (BCTGM): (Nov. 14) — In a desperate attempt to break the solidarity and resolve...
By LINDA McCARTHY Last June, the Supreme Court’s decision on the Affordable Care Act gave states the option of deciding whether or not to move forward...
Tuesday, November 13, 2012 STATE ELECTION ► In today’s Seattle Times — Charter schools narrowly win approval — By a slim margin, voters have...
The following was distributed by SEIU HealthCare 1199NW: SEATTLE (Nov. 13) — After months of working to resolve a contract that prioritizes patient care at at...
Monday, November 12, 2012 STATE ELECTION ► At PubliCola — Still undecided — The state Senate battle in the 17th Legislative District to determine...