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Month: April 2013

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Union Organizing

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.

Workers Rights

Union Cab hits the streets

Apr 19, 2013

The launch culminates a years-long campaign by immigrant drivers against exploitation.

Worker safety

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

Comment

‘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.

Worker safety

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.

In Memoriam

Lin Mayes, 1946-2013

Apr 16, 2013

The one-time secretary-treasurer of UFCW Local 555 started as a meatcutter at age 15.

In Memoriam

Kathy Morris, 1942-2013

Apr 16, 2013

The retired UFCW official was an expert on workers’ compensation.

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Collective Bargaining

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.

Building Community

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.

Building Community

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.

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