Washington State Labor Council releases state lawmaker ratings Jul 14, 2021 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.
How working people and unions fared in the 2021 session of the Washington Legislature Jun 30, 2021 Washington State Labor Council will soon report on the 2021 legislative session. Judging by a draft version, it was a good session for labor.
The Stand: boosting labor and labor’s story May 4, 2021 Washington state’s best (and only) news outlet dedicated to unions and working people, The Stand just turned 10.
Washington labor legislation update Apr 14, 2021 Bills to give farm workers the right to overtime pay and create a COVID-19 workers’ comp presumption look likely to pass.
A union guide to Washington’s Aug. 4 primary election Jul 1, 2020 Ballots will be mailed July 17 and must be return postmarked by Aug. 4. The top two vote getters, regardless of party preference, go on to the November general election.
Working People’s Summit Oct 29, 2019 “A lot of folks came out dreaming bigger,” says teachers union volunteer Marj Hogan.
For working Washingtonians, a breakthrough session in Olympia May 1, 2019 Lawmakers voted to tax the rich and invest in infrastructure.
Washington AFL-CIO will push the Democrats on pro-worker agenda Jan 15, 2019 Last November’s election resulted in stronger majorities of pro-labor Democrats in the 2019 legislative session that began Jan. 14.
Questions for Washington AFL-CIO’s Jeff Johnson Dec 20, 2018 Washington’s top union leader, retiring soon, talks candidly about the highs and lows of his 40 years in the labor movement.
Boeing Machinist Larry Brown wins close race to lead Washington AFL-CIO Dec 20, 2018 Washington State Labor Council coordinates the political efforts of more than 600 affiliated local unions in Washington.
