Following are statements released by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka and Washington State Labor Council President Jeff Johnson regarding the outcome of Tuesday’s Wisconsin recall votes: AFL-CIO...
On Tuesday, Gov. Scott Walker (R) survived the Wisconsin citizens’ recall campaign inspired by his politically motivated attacks on unions and public employee collective bargaining rights....
By DAVID GROVES The Stand (June 5) — Last fall, when Costco spent a record $22 million to pass Initiative 1183 privatizing Washington state liquor sales,...
Tuesday, June 5, 2012 RECALL WALKER ► In today’s NY Times — Frenzied campaigning on even of Walker vote — About 60-65% of Wisconsin...
By PAULA JONELI On the Republican side of the Presidential Sweepstakes, we hear the constant call for “small government” and “getting rid of regulations.” Kansas Tea...
Monday, June 4, 2012 LOCAL ► In the Bellingham Herald — Aramark workers at WWU vote to join union— Dining workers at Western Washington...
SEATTLE — Union communicators, staff members and officers are invited to attend a one-day Communications Summit, co-sponsored by the Washington State Labor Council and members from...
Friday, June 1, 2012 STATE GOVERNMENT ► From AP — State Supreme Court upholds liquor initiative, 5-4 — The 5-4 ruling clears the way...
Workers at a Davis Wire mill in Irwindale, CA, honored picket lines that were established on Wednesday night by striking Teamsters at the company’s plant in...