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Bill would require ‘good faith’ by workers comp administrators

Mar 16, 2023

Self-insuring for workers comp may set up too strong an incentive to deny claims. Firefighters and other unions are pushing for reform.

Washington

Rideshare driver protections start Jan. 1 in Washington

Dec 14, 2022

They include minimum per-minute, per-mile and per-trip rates drivers must be paid; paid sick leave; workers compensation; and more.

Oregon

Union Guide to the 2022 General Election

Oct 20, 2022

This ballot guide lists candidates who have at least one labor organization endorsing them and who have opponents on the ballot.

Washington

Primary propels SW Washington labor candidates on to November

Aug 17, 2022

Every labor-backed candidate in SW Washington’s Aug. 2 primary will advance to the general election, and two ballot measures were approved.

Clark County

A Union Guide to Washington’s August 2022 primary

Jul 13, 2022

This union-focused ballot guide for Southwest Washington keeps it simple: It only lists candidates who have at least one union endorsement.

Washington

Washington closes 2022 legislative session with short list of worker gains

Mar 17, 2022

Lawmakers supported apprenticeship and green energy, but punted again on proposals to set standards for hospital staffing.

Washington

Labor bills moving in Olympia

Feb 16, 2022

Measures to expedite energy facility siting, promote apprenticeship, and set minimum health care staffing have passed their first chamber.

Washington

An early look at Washington labor’s 2022 legislative agenda

Jan 19, 2022

The Washington State Labor Council will push a “Workers’ Recovery Agenda” that prioritizes workers’ health and safety, and job creation.

Politics

A union guide to the 2021 general election for Southwest Washington

Oct 13, 2021

Washington’s 2021 general election determines who leads city councils and school districts. Ballots are mailed Oct. 15 and are due Nov. 2.

Politics

Washington State Labor Council releases state lawmaker ratings 

Jul 14, 2021

As tallied by the AFL-CIO, Southwest Washington has some of the most pro-worker legislators in the state, and some of the most anti-worker.

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