Washington State Labor Council opposes carbon tax Initiative 732 Feb 3, 2016 I-732 was supposed to be revenue neutral, but would cost the state $914 million over four years.
State AFL-CIO scores Washington lawmakers Aug 19, 2015 Four SW Washington Democrats get 100 percent, but a Centralia Republican leads the anti-labor pack
Washington Legislature budget battle nearly closes state government Jul 14, 2015 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 May 14, 2015 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 Oct 15, 2014 WSLC wants a pro-worker majority to retake the state senate
Washington State Labor Council issues political endorsements Jun 30, 2014 State labor federation backs challenger to SW Washington Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler
Washington AFL-CIO scores legislators for 2014 session May 13, 2014 DC-style gridlock afflicted the state capitol in Olympia this year
Washington State Labor Council lays out agenda for 2014 Legislature Jan 16, 2014 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 Dec 31, 2013 The ballot measure still goes into effect for hotel workers
Washington state senator proposes ‘right to work’ session Dec 4, 2013 “Not going to happen” says governor Jay Inslee
