WA Senate approved the Millionaire’s Tax in a 27–22 vote. “WA is one step closer to sustainable revenue & a more fair tax code, where the wealthiest among us pay their fair share to fund the programs & services that help make life more affordable,” WSLC Pres. April Sims https://ow.ly/6S5p50Yhj0B

Today's News: ✍️SBUX CEO makes 1749x avg. employee ✍️WA House passes immigrant worker bill ✍️GEO Group profits soar off human suffering ✍️4th week for 31k striking at Kaiser ✍️Trump renews push to end Union contracts https://ow.ly/UrUk50YhiWj

Stand with workers this Valentine’s weekend & beyond: join a Starbucks picket, celebrate immigrant worker victories with Tanggol Migrante, rally for ICE OUT at Target, support Building Trades workers at the Capitol, or call on #WALeg to support SB 6045. Email your senator ➡️ https://ow.ly/PPKr50YflOg

ProPublica journalists with The NewsGuild-CWA are without a first contract after 2+ years of bargaining. Workers say management has rejected just-cause protections, layoff safeguards & AI guardrails, prompting an overwhelming majority to strike if needed. Support here ➡️ https://ow.ly/AcVj50YflvM

Today's News: ✍️Worker power = Joy ✍️Arlington HS training for trade jobs ✍️Taco Bell workers on strike ✍️Unions raise thousands for victims of ICE ✍️DHS shutdown likely https://ow.ly/Zh8c50Yflq8

Right now, our state tax code asks the majority of us to pay far more of our income in taxes than the wealthiest. The Millionaires Tax would be the first step in fixing our upside-down tax code by having 0.6% of Washingtonians pay what they truly owe. #WALeg #TaxTheRich

The Teamsters are asking a federal court to halt UPS’s new Driver Choice Program, calling it an illegal buyout that violates their national contract. The union says the company has violated labor law and is pressuring drivers to give up union rights. https://ow.ly/Tzfu50Yez5O

SB 6045 would finally guarantee farm workers in WA the right to organize and collectively bargain, prohibiting employer interference and creating real enforcement. Labor is urging working people to call on #WALeg to support SB 6045. Email your senator today ➡️ https://ow.ly/CLNx50YeyRF

Today's News: ✍️PeaceHealth laying off WA caregivers ✍️Multicare Yakima strike continues ✍️Union elections down in ‘25 ✍️Legal brothel workers unionizing in NV ✍️MLBPA gears up for new CBA https://ow.ly/zSfe50YeyFK

Farmworkers don’t have guaranteed legal protections to organize in WA. Many have faced harassment and retaliation simply for trying to form a union. Click the link to send an email to support SB 6045 & ensure the people who feed us have the right to collectively bargain. https://ow.ly/VtsE50YetJB

Today's News: ✍️Unions rally for Millionaires Tax ✍️What AI means for jobs ✍️NY nurses reach TA ✍️Healthcare workers wants ICE out ✍️Boeing to open new 737MAX line in Everett https://ow.ly/rAJM50Ye1Ba

Halfway through the 2026 WA Legislative Session, some labor priorities have stalled, but dozens of pro-worker bills are still moving—expanding collective bargaining, strengthening workplace protections, advancing clean energy, & funding services through a Millionaires Tax. https://ow.ly/70NA50Ye1wv

Nearly 700 OPEIU members at 13 IRC offices — including nearly 100 members in Seattle — ratified their first union contract, winning raises, just cause protections, permanent jobs for limited-term staff, stronger safety standards & a greater voice on the job. https://ow.ly/8Pb950Ye1i7

Lawmakers heard working people loud and clear on the Capitol steps today: Tax millionaires to fund our health care, child care, and schools

About 350 @teamsters.bsky.social members from Locals 38, 117 & 174 in WA ratified a 5-year master agreement with Republic Services, winning raises, pension increases, stronger benefits, more leave, and zero hikes to medical costs—a solidarity-powered win for workers. ow.ly/PHal50Ycq3K

Starbucks workers across dozens of cities are in an 80+ day ULP strike for a first contract, citing unsafe conditions & corporate stonewalling. @sbworkersunited.org is escalating pressure, urging customers to delete the Starbucks app & honor the boycott. www.thestand.org/2026/02/star...

"There is nothing that’s going to happen in the state Legislature without the real grit and the might and power of the Labor movement behind it." - Rep. Shaun Scott 🌹🤝

With 31k Kaiser healthcare workers on strike in California, PNW workers with OFNHP are picketing Kaiser in Portland, calling out Kaiser for refusing for two months to negotiate the National Agreement—stalling local contracts and leaving workers and patients in limbo. https://ow.ly/ahyM50YbVmh

60% of Washingtonians support a 9.9% Millionaires Tax on incomes over $1M to fund schools, health care & child care. Backed by working families, unions & even some wealthy residents, the tax could raise $3.5B a year—and voters say they’d defend it at the ballot box. https://ow.ly/RF2q50YbV8G

Today's News: ✍️Kaiser strike grows to 31k workers ✍️SEIU 775 protest Medicaid cuts ✍️WNBAPA: Significant work remains on CBA ✍️30k Steelworkers agree to new contract ✍️AFA-CWA, The Flight Attendant Union vote no confidence in American Air CEO https://ow.ly/MP2o50YbUMm

Go Hawks!!

Truth from Labor champion, State Sen. Rebecca Saldaña. #solidarity♾️

Two things to know before the Super Bowl: 1) Buy these union-made goods 2) GO HAWKS!!

Yesterday we reminded our elected officials that worker power is the strongest force in this state. Big thanks to LDs 23, 25, and 30 for submitting their photos of the day 📸 #solidarity♾️

After months of anti-union tactics at Mill Rock Packaging, workers with Teamsters 117 are standing strong. Alleging multiple ULPs for work skimming, surveillance & bad-faith bargaining, the 21-member unit overwhelmingly authorized a strike to win a fair contract. https://ow.ly/Lgc550Yasmb

Hundreds of union members met for the WSLC Legislative Conference, rallying for pro-worker bills & meeting with lawmakers. “Today, we remind elected officials who they answer to. We remind them that worker power is the strongest force in this state,” WSLC Pres. April Sims https://ow.ly/gjAN50Yas4u

Today's News: ✍️PeaceHealth to cut SEIU Healthcare 1199NW jobs? ✍️GEO group sued for assault, sexual abuse ✍️UAW workers win big VW contract in TN ✍️REI union workers reject contract proposal ✍️Boeing to move some jobs out of WA https://ow.ly/wmN550YarRj

Now is the time to fix our upside-down tax code! Join us and @balanceourtaxcode.bsky.social in the call to pass a Millionaires Tax this session: www.takeaction.network/xactions/45782 #WALeg #TaxTheRich

UW library & press workers with @seiu925.bsky.social are 4 mo. into contract talks, seeking livable wages & layoff protections. With their contract expired & UW offering a 1% raise over 3 yrs, workers are asking community to help pressure UW to negotiate in good faith ow.ly/WNUV50Y8T7J

Lawmakers intro’d a Millionaire’s Tax, a chance for the rich to invest in public services like working families do. Paid by 0.25% of WA residents, it would fund schools & healthcare while cutting taxes for working families & small businesses. Support SB 6346➡️ www.thestand.org/2026/02/taxi...

Hundreds of Boeing Wichita professionals ratified their first SPEEA contract since the Spirit acquisition, winning a $6K bonus, significant wage gains, guaranteed annual raises & more. The win builds momentum ahead of talks with 16k engineers & tech workers later this year. https://ow.ly/olEz50Y8pUA

Today's News: ✍️Fed. workers furloughed in partial shutdown ✍️WA Dems unveil Millionaire tax ✍️Starbucks Workers United: Delete the SBUX app ✍️Blizzard CWA workers ratify contract ✍️Trump calls to ‘nationalize’ elections https://www.thestand.org/2026/02/furloughs-millionaire-tax-delete-the-app/

Free Washington Project is hosting a virtual panel on 2/4 featuring Minnesota AFL-CIO community & faith leaders on the ground in MN, sharing lessons from organizing to defend immigrant workers during ICE enforcement—and how WA communities can prepare to resist. https://ow.ly/PWUj50Y8pCZ

Congrats to Seattle Children's @wsna.bsky.social nurses on their new contract!!! ✊

Union members & allies rallied in Portland to demand an end to ICE operations, marching peacefully toward the federal facility before agents deployed tear gas on the crowd — including elderly folks, children & pets. The Oregon AFL-CIO has condemned the violent response. https://ow.ly/EyeU50Y7P1e

After 36 bargaining sessions & a strike authorization, Seattle Children’s Washington State Nurses Association nurses ratified a new contract. Collective action won wage gains, better sick leave, workplace violence protections,& retro pay, while defeating anti-union demands https://ow.ly/keEm50Y7OyU

Today's News: ✍️Partial government shutdown ✍️Thousands of Union members protest ICE ✍️TX Dem wins state sen. seat by 14 pts ✍️Amazon lays off almost 2.2k in Seattle area ✍️10k FAA workers face furlough this week https://ow.ly/g9rg50Y7Orn

Happy Black History Month! We honor Black workers who have moved Labor forward throughout our history to present day. Racial justice and economic justice are inextricably linked — always have been, always will be.

Solidarity with our Oregon siblings as ICE tear-gasses union members marching alongside their families and children. ICE out of the PNW—and out of our communities nationwide.

As workers take to the streets against violent immigration enforcement, AFL-CIO is offering virtual peacekeeper trainings Feb–April. The sessions equip union members to support nonviolent protests by helping de-escalate , document disruptions & protect fellow demonstrators. https://ow.ly/4HKH50Y6AYL

With their contract expiring 1/31, Hearst media workers represented by Writers Guild of America East have delivered a strike pledge backed by 85%+ of their members. Journalists are demanding fair pay, remote-work flexibility, & guardrails on AI. https://ow.ly/w7kU50Y6AIG

Today's News: ✍️SBUX strike highlights workplace complaints ✍️Trade’s workers mental health ✍️DOJ civil rights probe in Pretti killing ✍️PNW students walk out in ICE protests ✍️ACA enrollment plummets after subsidies expire https://ow.ly/CLkS50Y6AsX

About 300 CHC workers across Pierce Co. rallied outside 7 clinics, urging management to settle a fair contract. Workers with SEIU Healthcare 1199NW say low wage offers, benefit erosion & inconsistent discipline threaten staff retention & patient care at these clinics. https://ow.ly/wEzc50Y5F5b

Educators are planning a 1/31 rally to protest ICE’s presence in Seattle. Endorsed by MLK Labor, Washington Education Association, S.E.A, AFT Seattle & backed by SEIU Healthcare 1199NW the action calls on labor & community to stand together against fear & state violence. https://ow.ly/Q54n50Y5Ety

Today's News: ✍️150 @ilwulocal23.bsky.social members win 1st contract ✍️DHS funding in limbo ✍️Unions sue FEMA over job cuts ✍️NLRB addressing case backlog ✍️ICE using Palantir AI to sort through tips https://ow.ly/rjVj50Y5BC9

Join this training to learn about the @waisn.bsky.social statewide Rapid Response network and how you can support immigrant communities in keeping families together. airtable.com/appbpZMw1P29...

Be apart of the 1st annual President’s Presidents’ Day Casino Night Political Fundraiser & help build political power for working people! ♠️♥️♣️♦️ Sponsorship opportunities are available, by reaching out to WSLC ST Cherika Carter at ccarter AT wslc. org. https://ow.ly/9Ux550Y553K

Chuck Thacker, a #Teamsters174 member, won a major arbitration victory after being unjustly demoted, securing reinstatement as a truck driver plus tens of thousands in back pay & benefits — proof that strong union contracts protect workers & hold employers accountable. https://ow.ly/pK2T50Y547o

Amid rising ICE raids & deadly enforcement nationwide, working people are seeking ways to stand up for immigrant neighbors & themselves. Labor is urging solidarity & action, with trusted resources like WAISN & NWIRP for know-your-rights info, rapid response & legal support. https://ow.ly/onEX50Y53Ya

Today's News: ✍️VA nurses honor Pretti ✍️Washington State Nurses Association TA at Seattle Children’s ✍️More calls to impeach Noem ✍️WA house bill to unionize WWU student workers ✍️NYC nurses union resume negotiations https://ow.ly/leNw50Y53Op