Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO

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Largest labor organization in Washington State, representing more than 650k working people.
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Spokesman-Review journalists raised years of concerns about newsroom leadership, including alleged retaliation & interference with reporting. An InvestigateWest & RANGE Media report details the events that led to Executive Editor Rob Curley’s suspension & a union vote of no confidence.

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The W.S.L.C is accepting applications for its 2027 Legislative Internship in Olympia. This paid internship offers hands-on experience with the labor movement, tracking bills, researching legislation, and advancing pro-worker legislation. Apply by 11/6.
https://ow.ly/JHau50ZWvEL

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Today is #LatinaEqualPayDay 🦋

The wage gap persists: Latina workers earn 58 cents for every $1 paid to non-Hispanic white men.

But when workers come together in a union, they win better wages, fair schedules, paid leave & benefits.

Equal pay isn’t given. It’s bargained. ✊

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From WSLC AFL-CIO President April Sims: A handful of wealthy donors hoping to cut their own taxes are pushing a false narrative about I-645 and our union pensions. Don’t fall for the spin.

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With at least 18 nurses running for Congress and several running for the WA state legislature, it's clear that nurses are seeing we can't sit on the sidelines. Healthcare is a major issue on everyone's minds right now and a major focus of political campaigns. Learn more in @medpagetoday.com.

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From the STAND: WA early educators are helping reshape the broken child care system with the new Child Care Workforce Standards Board.“We are hopeful this Board can help transform the child care industry & build the child care workforce we desperately need,"-SEIU Local 925 President Tricia Schroeder

Childcare workers in purple SEIU shirts engaged in a focused meeting around a conference table with a whiteboard in the background.
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Nearly 300 Zūm school bus drivers with Teamsters Local 174 have reached a deal securing retirement benefits & averting a strike. “This deal represents a victory for both sides. We are all thrilled that a strike was averted,” said Local 174 Secretary-Treasurer Rick Hicks
https://ow.ly/uYro50ZVBQM

Row of parked school buses in black and white with a colorful International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 174 emblem overlay.
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