(The following opinion column appears in today’s edition of the Seattle Times.) By Jeff Johnson The National Labor Relations Board complaint against Boeing has caused quite...
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: ► From AP — Stalemate over workers’ comp stalls State Legislature — The House and Senate — siding with labor and business, respectively...
When you’re sick, staying home is the responsible thing to do. This is particularly true when you work in industries where you handle and serve food...
The Washington State Labor Council is asking union members and other supporters of the safety net for injured workers to contact Senate Democratic leaders and urge...
On April 22, Gov. Chris Gregoire announced that a special overtime legislative session was necessary to resolve differences between the House and Senate on a 2011-13...
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: ► In today’s Seattle Times — Impasse on workers’ comp blocking state budget deal — A fight over the workers’ compensation system threatens...
For the 19th year, the National Association of Letter Carriers will conduct its “Stamp Out Hunger” campaign, the largest single-day food drive in Washington state and...
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: ► Today at Publicola — Criticizing labor and Democratic leadership, Rep. Eddy seeks compromise (and release) on workers’ comp — The bill legalizing...
The 500 workers at Rite Aid’s distribution center in Lancaster, Calif., overcame a relentless five-year anti-worker campaign to eventually gain a tentative contract and union recognition....