For Washington working people, best legislative session in years Apr 4, 2018 Union-backed bills that were blocked when Republicans ran the state Senate had much better results this year.
With logjam gone, new life for labor bills that died last year Jan 16, 2018 Infrastructure and equal pay bills are already moving one week into the session.
Big night for Washington labor as votes come in Nov 9, 2017 After four years, Democrats retake state senate majority. And a top labor political aide wins election to Seattle City Council.
Cowlitz County commissioner cancels presentation by anti-union Freedom Foundation Sep 13, 2017 The group was invited to make the case for opening union bargaining to the public.
Washington AFL-CIO rates state lawmakers for key 2017 votes Aug 30, 2017 Paid family leave was a landmark win, but legislators tested anti-union bills in the GOP-held Senate.
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.
