‘RESETTING’ EMPLOYMENT ► At Politico — State, local governments apt to lose more jobs— Layoffs by state and local governments are poised to take off...
UPDATE: Here is TVW coverage of labor’s 1st CD Candidate Forum held March 23 at the Machinists Hall in Everett: EVERETT –The new 1st Congressional...
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 13) — The AFL-CIO today officially endorsed Barack Obama for a second term as President of the United States. The following statement was...
In February, the Oregon AFL-CIO joined with Laughing Liberally to host a three-day Laughter Works Comedy Tour at Portland’s Helium Club. The idea was to showcase strategies...
AEROSPACE ► In today’s News Tribune — Boeing adds almost 9,000 to state payrolls since 2010 — Boeing’s Washington payroll, propelled by production pace increases...
UPDATED (Mar. 16) — More than 100 community and labor activists, including members of Washington YELL (Young Emerging Labor Leaders), joined Space Needle workers March 15...
TODAY’S MUST-READ ► In Sunday’s Seattle Times — Budget coup that really wasn’t (Danny Westneat column) — The 25 senators who wrested control from the...
The following press release was distributed Saturday, March 10 by the Jay Inslee for Washington campaign. Inslee is the labor-endorsed candidate for governor. Jay Inslee announces...
STATE GOVERNMENT ► In today’s Olympian — Legislature fails to reach deal; special session starts Monday— A disappointed Gov. Chris Gregoire is calling the Legislature...