Conflict at KBOO sparks effort to unionize Apr 23, 2013 Workers want into CWA Local 7901 after the board moves to make them “at-will” employees.
Union Cab hits the streets Apr 19, 2013 The launch culminates a years-long campaign by immigrant drivers against exploitation.
Obama Administration quietly smothers rule to protect workers Apr 17, 2013 Silica sickens 3,600 a year, but the White House has halted an OSHA rule 38 years in the making
‘Wages, hours and working conditions’ not enough: Unions must speak for all workers Apr 17, 2013 Immigration, same sex marriage … today’s unions have moved beyond a 1980s agenda.
Accident at Thompson Metal Fab takes life of Sheet Metal worker Apr 16, 2013 Michael Carpenter, age 33, was killed on the job March 15.
Lin Mayes, 1946-2013 Apr 16, 2013 The one-time secretary-treasurer of UFCW Local 555 started as a meatcutter at age 15.
Kathy Morris, 1942-2013 Apr 16, 2013 The retired UFCW official was an expert on workers’ compensation.
Transit Union ready to meet with TriMet Apr 16, 2013 The two sides await a judge’s ruling on whether negotiations will be open to the public.
Washington CLUB golf event on course to reach $1 million in donations Apr 16, 2013 The charity golf event has been held for the last 13 years in Bremerton.
Teach a kid to fish: Unionists help at Klineline Fish-in Apr 16, 2013 Over two dozen union members volunteered to help more than 3,000 kids ages 5 to 14 learn to fish.
