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Washington
Washington labor scores wins in Olympia despite budget cuts
Policy bills mostly took a back seat as the legislature spent most of its time grappling with a forecasted $16 billion budget shortfall.
Union democracy
SEIU Local 925 rejoins Washington AFL-CIO
The move adds over 12,000 affiliated members to the state labor federation, which represents over 500,000 union members in 600 local unions.
Washington
Washington labor will push major worker-friendly reforms in 2025
Washington State Labor Council wants the state to be first in the nation to mandate paid vacation.
Union democracy
WSLC meets in Wenatchee
Delegates representing hundreds of affiliated unions gathered July 16-18 to set policy and recognize outstanding contributions.
People
Personnel changes
David Groves left the Washington State Labor Council after 32 years. Mike Burlingham left Bakers Local 364 to work for Oregon AFSCME.
Green Jobs
$1 billion for Northwest hydrogen infrastructure
An all-union "hydrogen hub" proposal by Oregon, Washington and Montana just got a massive federal commitment.
People
The power to elevate
In January, April Sims became Washington's top labor leader. She shared the story of her rise with the Labor Press.
Washington
In Olympia, steps forward for workers
Washington’s 2023 legislative session concluded April 23 with wins for worker safety, workers compensation, and affordable housing.
Union democracy
Myers ends WSLC campaign
Shannon Myers' decision leaves Cherika Carter unopposed for the number two office at the Washington State Labor Council.
Washington
Primary propels SW Washington labor candidates on to November
Every labor-backed candidate in SW Washington’s Aug. 2 primary will advance to the general election, and two ballot measures were approved.
Politics
A Union Guide to Washington’s August 2022 primary
This union-focused ballot guide for Southwest Washington keeps it simple: It only lists candidates who have at least one union endorsement.
Politics
Washington State Labor Council ranks lawmakers
The Washington State Labor Council has awarded state lawmakers scored for their votes in the 2022 session.
Washington
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.
Union democracy
Washington AFL-CIO president won’t run again
Southwest Washington union officer Shannon Myers and WSLC’s political director Cherika Carter will contest for the number two spot.
Washington
Labor bills moving in Olympia
Measures to expedite energy facility siting, promote apprenticeship, and set minimum health care staffing have passed their first chamber.
Washington
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.
Washington
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.
Washington
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.
Culture
The Stand: boosting labor and labor’s story
Washington state’s best (and only) news outlet dedicated to unions and working people, The Stand just turned 10.
Washington
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.
