Washington

Washington Primary: Round One in battle over control of the state

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

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

Labor's expectations were low for Washington's 2016 legislative session, and those expectations were met.

Labor fights back against Freedom Foundation

Sorry, Freedom Foundation: Unionbusting isn't a legitimate tax-deductible purpose

SW Washington union officials meet with Governor Inslee

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

I-732 was supposed to be revenue neutral, but would cost the state $914 million over four years.

State AFL-CIO scores Washington lawmakers

Four SW Washington Democrats get 100 percent, but a Centralia Republican leads the anti-labor pack

Washington Legislature budget battle nearly closes state government

An 11th hour deal increases school funding and gives public employees first raise in 7 years.

La Center, Wash. school board passes right-to-work resolution

Under state law, the school board can’t change union rules, so the action was symbolic.

A labor union look at the ballot in Washington

WSLC wants a pro-worker majority to retake the state senate

Washington State Labor Council issues political endorsements

State labor federation backs challenger to SW Washington Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler

Washington AFL-CIO scores legislators for 2014 session

DC-style gridlock afflicted the state capitol in Olympia this year

Washington State Labor Council lays out agenda for 2014 Legislature

State AFL-CIO wants sick leave, crackdown on worker abuse, and a $15/hr minimum wage

Judge strikes down SeaTac’s $15 minimum wage — for airport workers

The ballot measure still goes into effect for hotel workers

Washington state senator proposes ‘right to work’ session

"Not going to happen" says governor Jay Inslee

2013: Not a good year for labor in Olympia

After two Democrats defected, Washingtonians got a bitterly partisan Legislature

Washington AFL-CIO convention: ‘Labor can’t do it alone’

Resolution calls for continued fight for new I-5 bridge with light rail

Unions prepare to play defense in Washington Legislature

Grief for labor as Democratic turncoats turn the Washington state senate over to Republicans.

A union guide to the Washington ballot

Top priority is governor's race, but labor backs same-sex marriage and marijuana legalization too.

Washington Labor Council ‘opposes’ Herrera Beutler

No established Democrat has filed to run against the one-term anti-union Republican Congresswoman.