Today's News: ✍️How labor & community stopped a deportation ✍️Fed. judge tosses WA redistricting lawsuit ✍️Support SAM VSO union as they unionize ✍️Trump deportations cost US jobs ✍️NYC hotel housekeepers win big wage increases https://ow.ly/sJWv50Z1OPR

A federal appeals court has allowed Trump admin’s wage cuts for H-2A farm workers to remain in effect while United Farm Workers challenges the rule in court. With the new rule driving down pay, both U.S. and H-2A farm workers stand to lose as much as $4.4-5.4 billion a year https://ow.ly/Ti8850Z1Ogg

1k+ Washington State Nurses Association nurses at MultiCare Good Samaritan will hold a 5/27 picket over disrespect at the bargaining table. Nurses are condemning racist language used in a hospital agenda & proposals that would worsen staffing at one of the busiest ERs. https://ow.ly/wLOF50Z1NYf

The STAND sat down with some of the Magic the Gathering: Arena workers getting ready to cast votes for their union with @cwaunion.bsky.social, to hear why they’re organizing. “People want to make the best product that they can because they love it…the folks at the top are exploiting that.”

As union members, we know we elect our working conditions. That’s why 350 trade unionists spent their Saturday debating congressional, legislative & statewide races, as well as several initiatives: to build power & determine the direction of our state. Story in the STAND ➡️ https://ow.ly/yVSx50Z0Aif

Today's News: ✍️REI Union boycott begins ✍️Opportunity at Spokane trades institute ✍️Neumos workers organize ✍️National redistricting battle hits WA ✍️OR teachers accuse bad faith bargaining https://ow.ly/QOsf50Z0oQb

Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace-represented Boeing engineers & tech workers are sharing contact priorities as they gear up for negotiations for a contract covering 16k workers. They’re prioritizing fair pay, stronger benefits, & better work-life balance in the new CBA.

Nearly 400 Recology workers ratified a historic contract with Teamsters Local 174, winning 43% raises over 5yrs and increased pension contributions. “This is one of the best contracts this local union has ever produced,” -Local 174 Secretary-Treasurer Rick Hicks. https://ow.ly/ytKG50Z0o61

Today's News: ✍️How to fight back against surveillance economy ✍️Providence accused of mistreating pregnant, nursing staff ✍️40k UC AFSCME Local 3299 workers reach TA ✍️No Kings protest GOP voting rights attack ✍️Trump bullies IRS to ID the undocumented https://ow.ly/kbiS50YZMbu

Over 100 workers at Seattle Art Museum publicly launched their union campaign with supermajority support, organizing with WFSE/AFSCME Council 28. “Workers are reclaiming their voices & building workplaces where people are respected, protected, & heard,” said WSLC AFL-CIO President April Sims.

After Sysco attempted to deny negotiated raises to newer employees, workers organized with Teamsters 117 fought back & won nearly $400k in backpay. “It feels like we’re being respected now, that we have people on our side who have our backs,” - Selena Diaz, Sysco worker https://ow.ly/ZpFJ50YZLwy

We’re pleased to share that UWOTC-CWA has a scheduled election date! While WOTC still has the chance to voluntarily recognize our union before then we're looking forward to voting and winning recognition of our union. ✊

After a year of bargaining, journalists w/Pacific Northwest Newspaper Guild are preparing for a possible strike at McClatchy-owned newspapers across WA & ID. Workers say the company’s low pay proposals fall short of the cost of living as they fight for fair wages, AI guardrails, & layoff protections

Today's News: ✍️ILWU Local 23 fighting automation at Tacoma port ✍️United AFA-CWA win 6-yr contract ✍️Need growing for skilled trades workers ✍️Millionaire seeks to repeal tax ✍️MLBPA & Owners begin bargaining 1/2 yr early https://ow.ly/geah50YZ92m

According to new research, the AFL-CIO reports more than 90% of workers support job & privacy protections against AI in the workplace. The survey found unions are the most credible on AI, with workers trusting labor more than Big Tech or politicians to secure safeguards. https://ow.ly/VLrr50YZ8AE

In a letter to FIFA, AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler urged the organization to keep ICE out of World Cup venues & nearby hotels, warning immigration enforcement puts workers at risk. “FIFA must be transparent about its plans…so that workers can do their jobs without fear.”

Today's News: ✍️Yakima childcare providers rally for universal childcare ✍️40k AFSCME Local 3299 UC workers prep to strike ✍️Sea workers stuck in Strait of Hormuz ✍️Unions warn crypto legislation harms workers retirement ✍️SCOTUS clears path for AL gerrymandering https://ow.ly/A7HJ50YYq5u

The REI Union-led boycott of REI’s Anniversary Sale starts May 15. Sign up to leaflet a local store and support workers fighting for a fair contract after years of union-busting & retaliation. Get details and a list of more solidarity actions ➡️ https://ow.ly/xezA50YYptq

Today's News: ✍️FA rights on display at Museum of Flight exhibit ✍️How moms make ends meet ✍️GOP targets Latino-majority district in WA ✍️OR teachers protest Nike tax breaks, factory wages ✍️Seattle paraeducators sound alarm on cuts https://ow.ly/ya8J50YXOJF

The Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies, WSLC, & CBTU Puget Sound chpt. are asking workers to share their current experiences with AI & workplace tech through a new survey. The survey aims to better understand whether workers’ identities impact AI experiences. Survey ➡️ https://ow.ly/Pr6h50YXOg1

After months of organizing and escalating actions, UW Libraries & Press workers reached a tentative agreement with the University of Washington, averting a planned strike. “Union members stood strong together to show that they deserve a fair contract,” - SEIU Local 925 https://ow.ly/LJZq50YXNSO

Today's News: ✍️Concerns over H2A worker exploitation ✍️Abuse investigations mishandled at NWDC ✍️Steelworkers fighting for TAA ✍️WNBA CBA sets the blueprint for other sports ✍️Hachette Workers Coalition to vote on union https://ow.ly/L2LF50YWJWk

Paratransit workers at Alesig voted to join Teamsters 117 after organizing for better healthcare, equitable wages, & respect on the job. Workers say they’re paid less than union workers doing the same work side-by-side at MV Transportation & are organizing to close the gap https://ow.ly/bJZY50YWJqk

The National Association of Letter Carriers will collect donations for the 33rd annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive on 5/9. The nationwide effort has delivered nearly 2 billion lbs of food to local food banks, showing the power of working people supporting their communities https://ow.ly/zKA950YWJ3U

All are invited to join APALA Seattle for “Solidarities: Black Liberation & Asian American Activism in the PNW,” highlighting the shared struggles & solidarity between Black & Asian communities fighting for worker rights, justice, & liberation.More info➡️
https://ow.ly/3OFK50YWjYt

Parents and educators delivered children’s artwork to state leaders in Olympia as they pushed back against the closure to Washington’s Parenting Education program. AFT Washington warns 4500 families will lose affordable early learning and parent education. https://ow.ly/wMzL50YWjbV

Today's News: ✍️Hanford workers warn of layoffs under proposed budget ✍️Amazon doubles its union-busting budget ✍️Hundreds on hunger strike at MI detention center ✍️Courts reject ICE’s mandatory detention policy ✍️AL unions condemn push to redraw voting maps https://ow.ly/2Wfy50YWiTr

In contract negotiations with newspaper staff, the Seattle Times rejected worker proposals to prevent AI-driven layoffs, telling the Times The NewsGuild-CWA that “journalism doesn’t mean journalists” — a stance deemed “inexcusable” & out-of-step w/reader expectations. https://ow.ly/OMYk50YVKHm

Today's News: ✍️Mental health support for first responders ✍️NWDC: a ‘lawless space’ ✍️Unemployment aid for residents affected by WA floods ✍️GOP insert $1B for Trump’s Ballroom in Immigration Bill ✍️Bend Bulletin The NewsGuild-CWA workers win 1st contract 
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UW Libraries & Press workers with SEIU Local 925 authorized a 1-day strike after months without a contract. Workers say UW’s low wage offers fail to reflect the soaring cost of living, leaving many struggling while working at one of the country’s top research universities. https://ow.ly/AgLM50YVKu7

Applications now open for Union Summer 2026 ✊🏽🔥 📍 Greater Puget Sound region
 💰 $23/hr (paid)
 📅 June 23 – Aug. 1 Get hands-on experience supporting strikes, organizing in communities, registering voters, and more. Apply by May 17 — tag someone who should be part of this ✊ https://ow.ly/ug0Z50YVgKM

Today's News: ✍️’Ball without Billionaires’ ✍️KGW’s anti-IBEW Local 48 propaganda ✍️WA Supreme Court denies Millionaire tax referendum ✍️39k AFSCME Local 3299 CA workers announce strike ✍️SCOTUS clears way for Louisiana redistricting
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Healthcare professionals w/Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals (AFT 5017) at PeaceHealth SW rallied after months of slow-moving contract talks. Workers are organizing & taking action for fair pay, safe staffing,& the resources needed to provide quality care https://ow.ly/GaIC50YVcmM

Today's News: ✍️May Day across WA ✍️AI wreaked havoc on Interpreters jobs & pay ✍️17k out of work in Spirit airlines collapse ✍️Trump’s DEI conditions could cut off wildfire funding ✍️REI Union calling for national boycott https://ow.ly/7UQB50YUIh4

All are invited to Trade Justice 101 events hosted by the WA Fair Trade Coalition & the Trade Justice Education Fund. Events in Seattle & Bellingham will dive into how workers are organizing for trade justice ahead of WFTC’s 5/30 Cross-Border Day of Solidarity. More info ➡️
https://ow.ly/1Kby50YUHO0

Thousands of workers rallied across WA on May Day, uniting to defend immigrant workers & protect organizing rights. “Labor built power long before any law recognized us. Our power doesn’t come from politicians. It comes from us…From our solidarity,” -WSLC Pres. April Sims
https://ow.ly/gbq450YUHEv

Worker solidarity is our power, today and everyday. #InternationalWorkersDay #MayDay

Immigrant workers are at the forefront of May Day actions across Washington, demanding an end to deportations, detention, and attacks on organizing rights. “It’s workers over billionaires, today and always,” said WSLC President April Sims.

Keep the May Day energy going with Union Summer, a paid WSLC internship offering hands-on experience in organizing, advocacy, and worker power. The six-week program runs 6/23–8/1. Apply by 5/17. https://ow.ly/2WkW50YTzre

Today's News: ✍️May Day ✍️Chan elected as president at IAM District 751 ✍️First responders: Waymos are getting worse ✍️Government shutdown finally ends ✍️OR educators & Asian garment workers team up against Nike https://ow.ly/gBKh50YTznU

All power to the people on International Workers’ Day and everyday. See you in the streets.

St. Anne Hospital nurses & healthcare workers with SEIU Healthcare 1199NW held an informational picket, urging CommonSpirit to agree to a fair contract with better wages, staffing, & conditions. Workers say low pay is driving turnover & short staffing threatens patient care https://ow.ly/PfRh50YS02E

Drivers with Teamsters Local 313 are on ULP strike at CalPortland after their contract expired more than a year ago. The company is bringing in scabs, but workers are standing strong. Tell the boss to settle a fair contract ➡️ 
https://ow.ly/3XZR50YRZN0

Today's News: ✍️WA taking GEO group to court ✍️SCOTUS guts voting rights law ✍️AFA Horizon Air pickets for fair contract ✍️Hachette employees seek to unionize ✍️AI a key issue in midterms
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🚨STRIKE ALERT 🚨 Hit the link below to send an email in support of Teamsters Local 313 striking workers! https://ow.ly/fNlv50YRREZ

✊ Solidarity with our Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals (AFT 5017) siblings as they fight for safe staffing, fair wages, and ensuring their patients and community get the care they deserve! Join them as they rally this Thursday @ 5pm 📍 PeaceHealth SW (Mill Plain entrance)

Every worker deserves to go home at the end of the work day safe and healthy. Join us today on Workers Memorial Day and help fight to make that a reality. Find an event near you:

Sound Transit workers organized in PROTEC17 delivered a petition to CEO Dow Constantine, urging management to bargain in good faith over RTO. Remote work is a subject of active bargaining, yet Constantine handed down a RTO mandate anyway, per the workers. https://ow.ly/Syab50YRg3l

The Death on the Job report highlights how ongoing workplace hazards & congressional defunding of OSHA puts workers in danger. “The protections that workers fought & died for are under serious threat. The labor movement refuses to go backward.” -AFL-CIO Pres. Liz Shuler https://ow.ly/PLha50YRfNW

Today's News: ✍️Machinist Institute opens in Spokane ✍️Magic: the Gathering ‘wizards’ unionize ✍️All eyes on AI spending at Microsoft & Amazon ✍️SCOTUS will hear Farmworkers cases ✍️SD REI workers vote to join UFCW Local 135
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