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Washington closes 2022 legislative session with short list of worker gains
Lawmakers supported apprenticeship and green energy, but punted again on proposals to set standards for hospital staffing.
Labor bills moving in Olympia
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
The Washington State Labor Council will push a “Workers’ Recovery Agenda” that prioritizes workers’ health and safety, and job creation.
Labor tallies election wins in Southwest Washington
In the Nov. 2 election, all but one of the city and school board candidates endorsed by the SW Washington Central Labor Council won office.
A union guide to the 2021 general election for Southwest Washington
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Lawmaking season in Oregon and Washington
Oregon and Washington lawmakers have begun their 2020 "short" sessions. Thought timelines are short, labor is still calling on lawmakers to deliver.
For working Washingtonians, a breakthrough session in Olympia
Lawmakers voted to tax the rich and invest in infrastructure.
Washington AFL-CIO will push the Democrats on pro-worker agenda
Last November’s election resulted in stronger majorities of pro-labor Democrats in the 2019 legislative session that began Jan. 14.
Republican operative sends counterfeit union mailings to mislead Washington voters
The mailers try to trick voters into writing in the names of candidates who aren’t running … to drain support from union-backed candidates who are.
A union guide to Washington’s November general election
With Carolyn Long running a strong campaign against incumbent Republican Congresswoman Jaime Herrera-Beutler, it could be an interesting election year for Southwest Washington.
Labor Roundtable pays tribute to allies in Southwest Washington
Washington U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell was a keynote speaker at the 34th annual Labor Roundtable of Southwest Washington awards banquet held Sept. 28 at the Vancouver Hilton.
A union guide to Washington’s August primary
State AFL-CIO delegates voted on endorsements May 19 in Seattle and July 17-19 in Wenatchee.
WSLC backs Carolyn Long in race against Herrera Beutler
Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, made early election endorsements in the state's "top-two" Aug. 7 primary.
For Washington working people, best legislative session in years
Union-backed bills that were blocked when Republicans ran the state Senate had much better results this year.
