Big wins in Washington for labor Nov 15, 2016 All 12 statewide candidates backed by the Washington State Labor Council won office, and every one of its endorsed measures passed.
Washington election results Nov 8, 2016 Here are the union-endorsed races in Washington we’re following on Election Night.
Washington Primary: Round One in battle over control of the state Aug 9, 2016 Washington’s “top two” primary once again delivered strange results as ballots were counted following the Aug. 2 vote.
Labor sees possible gains in Washington’s Aug. 2 primary Jul 11, 2016 Ballots are due Aug. 2 in Washington’s primary, where the top two candidates go on to November, regardless of party.
AFL-CIO rates Washington state lawmakers after low-energy session Jun 14, 2016 Labor’s expectations were low for Washington’s 2016 legislative session, and those expectations were met.
Labor fights back against Freedom Foundation Mar 15, 2016 Sorry, Freedom Foundation: Unionbusting isn’t a legitimate tax-deductible purpose
SW Washington union officials meet with Governor Inslee Feb 3, 2016 Inslee said he supports a minimum wage raise, paid sick leave, and an I-5 replacement bridge.
Washington State Labor Council opposes carbon tax Initiative 732 Feb 3, 2016 I-732 was supposed to be revenue neutral, but would cost the state $914 million over four years.
State AFL-CIO scores Washington lawmakers Aug 19, 2015 Four SW Washington Democrats get 100 percent, but a Centralia Republican leads the anti-labor pack
Washington Legislature budget battle nearly closes state government Jul 14, 2015 An 11th hour deal increases school funding and gives public employees first raise in 7 years.
