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Washington
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.
With logjam gone, new life for labor bills that died last year
Infrastructure and equal pay bills are already moving one week into the session.
Big night for Washington labor as votes come in
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
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
Paid family leave was a landmark win, but legislators tested anti-union bills in the GOP-held Senate.
Big wins in Washington for labor
All 12 statewide candidates backed by the Washington State Labor Council won office, and every one of its endorsed measures passed.
Washington election results
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
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.
