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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A union guide to the 2021 primary election for Southwest Washington

Jul 14, 2021

Washington’s 2021 primary helps determine city councils and school districts. Ballots are mailed July 16 and must be postmarked by Aug. 3.

How working people and unions fared in the 2021 session of the Washington Legislature

Jun 30, 2021

Washington State Labor Council will soon report on the 2021 legislative session. Judging by a draft version, it was a good session for labor.

Washington labor legislation update

Apr 14, 2021

Bills to give farm workers the right to overtime pay and create a COVID-19 workers’ comp presumption look likely to pass.

Labor prepares 2021 state legislative agendas

Dec 30, 2020

The union movement will be pushing fairly modest proposals when state legislatures meet in Salem and Olympia in 2021.

A union guide to Washington’s Aug. 4 primary election

Jul 1, 2020

Ballots will be mailed July 17 and must be return postmarked by Aug. 4. The top two vote getters, regardless of party preference, go on to the November general election.