Starbucks Workers United have launched the Red Cup Rebellion — an open-ended ULP strike over Starbucks’ stonewalling & union-busting. “You are giving hope to millions, showing what’s possible when workers stand up, link arms & refuse to back down,” -WSLC ST Cherika Carter. https://ow.ly/87vX50XrWpo

Ziply Fiber workers represented by IBEW Local 89 have been in contract talks since January. Fighting for fair wages, benefits, safety & job security, they’ll hold an informational picket 11/15 in Beaverton to keep pressure on for a fair deal. https://ow.ly/ayf750XrVmp

Today's News: ✍️Lessons from ski patrol organizing ✍️Boeing strike ends ✍️States rush to send out SNAP ✍️Trump plans deep housing cuts ✍️Vigils for ICE detention deaths https://ow.ly/sYXU50XrVk0

No Contract! No Coffee! No Crossing the picket line! Solidarity ♾️ with Starbucks Workers United

A federal court has ruled the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette broke the law by bargaining in bad faith and imposing conditions on union journalists. “We are stronger, braver, and more principled than any boss can possibly imagine,” The NewsGuild-CWA President Jon Schleuss https://ow.ly/XgFJ50Xrjye

After a 43-day shutdown, Congress passed a short-term funding bill without addressing soaring 2026 healthcare costs. “We’ll remember who fought for affordable care—and who backed the GOP’s anti-worker agenda putting billionaires over families,” WSLC President April Sims. https://ow.ly/lwmU50XrjjR

Today's News: ✍️Starbucks Workers United Strike ✍️Federal workers’ sacrifice ✍️WA apprenticeships on the rise ✍️Return of the recognition strike ✍️19,600 UC workers reach TA https://ow.ly/Gi5p50XrklC

🚨 SOLIDARITY WITH STARBUCKS WORKERS ON STRIKE Stand with Starbucks Workers United and don’t buy Starbucks at any location for the duration of the strike. NO CONTRACT, NO COFFEE‼️

After eight months of bargaining for fair pay, full health room staffing, & sick leave parity, LWESP will go on strike Nov. 17 if the district refuses to agree to a fair contract. Join the workers for a solidarity rally today from 4–6 p.m. at the LWSD Redmond office. https://ow.ly/Efw150XqJ7J

Today's News: ✍️Snohomish bargains to cut pensions ✍️Shutdown vote ✍️Detroit Arts workers unionize ✍️ACA could collapse under GOP plan ✍️Mega strike in NZ https://ow.ly/3T2l50XqJ26

Medical neglect and “atrociously unsafe” actions by armed immigration guards are endangering patients, healthcare workers, and detained migrants in Tacoma, say local community groups and labor unions like UFCW 3000. https://ow.ly/JwTe50XqIXX

We stand in gratitude with every veteran who has served our country — thank you for your service. 🇺🇸

AFSCME, AFGE National & NAGE union have filed suit challenging the Trump-Vance administration’s “loyalty question” on federal job applications, arguing it’s unconstitutional & undermines the nonpartisan civil service by forcing political allegiance. https://ow.ly/oflo50XoBhx

Today's News: ✍️Controllers ‘mentally drained’ ✍️Trump admin challenges SNAP order ✍️Shutdown deal? ✍️80k may strike across UC ✍️Thousands in WA to lose insurance https://ow.ly/Wwpa50XoBfS

Union members fueled a mass mobilization that rebuked TX Republicans’ election-rigging attempts, helping CA Prop 50 pass with 64% support. “We showed Trump & Abbott the Labor Movement won’t stand for corruption or schemes,” said Texas AFL-CIO President Rick Levy. https://ow.ly/WlcF50XoBco

The Washington State Labor Council, WorkSource & Washington Employment Security Department will host a free virtual session tomorrow 11/7 from 10–11:30 for any workers impacted by the Federal layoffs - offering help with unemployment, healthcare & job resources. Register ➡️ https://ow.ly/PZlp50Xo2RX

Today's News: ✍️L&I investigating wage theft ✍️Shutdown flight cuts ✍️GOP split on path forward ✍️GTA accused of union busting ✍️’Mega-Layoffs’ under Trump https://ow.ly/zcjb50Xo1BV

The AFL-CIO & OPEIU filed a motion seeking to defend the NLRB in the SpaceX case, arguing that the 5th Circuit’s ruling undermining the labor board could let billionaires like Elon Musk dodge accountability & silence workers. https://ow.ly/mYvS50Xo1zl

A 92% supermajority of Starbucks Workers United baristas voted to authorize an unfair labor practice strike unless Starbucks ends union-busting & bargains in good faith. Without a fair deal, workers vow to turn 11/13 “Red Cup Day” into a nationwide Red Cup Rebellion. https://ow.ly/MoYR50Xo1qg

Today's News: ✍️Election analysis ✍️Food banks stressed after loss of SNAP ✍️Longest shutdown in history ✍️Union contracts & AI ✍️60 votes for ACA subsidy extension? https://ow.ly/K6gx50XnlXc

On day 66 without a contract, Lake WA. School District classified staff—LWESP, SEIU Local 925 & Teamsters local 763—are rallying for fair pay, staffing & healthy schools. Workers have authorized a strike & urge the district to settle a fair deal. Join them 4–6 in Redmond ➡️ https://ow.ly/XVKn50XnlHw

In a repudiation of Trump’s anti-worker agenda, voters in WA & across the U.S. resoundingly elected labor-endorsed candidates. “Voters sent a clear message — when candidates stand with workers, they win,” said AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler. https://ow.ly/nU6S50XnlE7

Our vote is our voice! Drop your ballots off today by 8pm. Drop box locations and step by step vote guide at WSLC.org/vote

Our FINAL Labor Neighbor canvass of the year is coming up tomorrow! ✊ Join us and the @wslc.bsky.social to hit the doors for @edwinobras.bsky.social and MLK Labor-endorsed local candidates.

November is Native American Heritage Month, an opportunity to learn about the deep, enduring histories of Indigenous peoples and to reflect on the role we all have to play in ongoing fights for justice, recognition, and sovereignty.

It's GOTV weekend and we're kicking it off Saturday morning in Issaquah with the @wslc.bsky.social! Let's elect Labor's A-Team: Victoria Hunt (State Senate) and Lindsey Walsh (Issaquah Mayor). Meet at Confluence Park at 11 am to get started!

Sign-on to the drivers’ open letter and join the call for effective regulation of autonomous vehicles. www.driversunionwa.org/no_robotaxis...

Today's News: ✍️Layoffs ✍️Air traffic controllers ask for support ✍️GOP rejects SNAP funding ✍️Trump admin ends thousands of immigrant work permits ✍️Health insurance cost increases https://www.thestand.org/2025/10/layoffs-air-traffic-controllers-gop-rejects-snap-funding/

Rideshare drivers with Drivers Union rallied outside a Belltown cocktail party of Waymo lobbyists Thursday, warning of safety risks & job losses from driverless tech. They’re urging regulators to block permits & supporters to sign an open letter for stronger oversight. https://ow.ly/agRa50Xky45

After opting out of their 2020 deal, The WNBPA is demanding fair pay tied to revenue as owners stall. Despite a record-breaking season & booming league value, outdated salary rules keep pay low. With Friday’s deadline near, fans & labor allies urge fair bargaining. https://ow.ly/Z98050XkykV

With the GOP shutdown threatening funding that feeds families, hundreds of WA’s public servants like WFSE/AFSCME Council 28 member Mïlo aren’t getting paid — and hundreds of thousands of families don’t know how they’ll afford groceries. https://ow.ly/FhrG50XjXkC

The WSLC, AFT Washington, UFCW 3000, & Nuestra Casa are hosting a citizenship clinic 11/15 in Yakima to help union members & families complete naturalization applications. Legal teams will assist eligible residents — appointments: 509-839-7602. More info & to register ⬇️ https://ow.ly/SxCN50XjX0u

The WSLC, WA Employment Security & WorkSource are hosting a free virtual session Oct. 30 (10–11:30 AM) for workers impacted by the federal shutdown. Learn about unemployment, healthcare & job resources. Register here ➡️ https://ow.ly/4m3050XjWQF

42 million people use SNAP benefits to afford the staggering price of groceries, including 900,000 Washingtonians. Without it, kids will go hungry. The GOP-controlled Congress needs to get back in session, fix the health care crisis, and fund the government.

Today's News: ✍️Anti-poverty programs threatened ✍️States sue Trump over SNAP cuts ✍️Thurston Co. road workers grievances ✍️Amazon cuts 14k corporate jobs ✍️Trump admin eyes more aggressive Border Patrol https://ow.ly/ekji50XjjqW

Join LCLAA PNW on 11/1 for its annual Día de los Muertos celebration in Yakima to honor loved ones & celebrate culture, community & union solidarity. Co-sponsored by UFCW 3000 the event features an ofrenda, music, food & more. https://www.thestand.org/2025/10/celebrate-dia-de-los-muertos/

“One way or another, the pension will be gone,” threatens the City of Snohomish at the bargaining table. Here’s how Teamsters are fighting to defend their hard-won benefits, and how you can support their fight. https://www.thestand.org/2025/10/snohomish-teamsters-defend-their-pension/

LETS GO!!

Roughly 35 million women in the U.S. are disabled, yet ablism continues to limit job opportunities for many. Joining unions empowers disabled workers to fight for working conditions that respect their dignity. Advocating for disabled workers is one way we can build power for all working people.

Today's News: ✍️Food banks brace for shutdown surge ✍️Starbucks Workers United to vote on strike ✍️’Medicaid cut me off’ ✍️GOP’s stale shutdown strategy ✍️Union leaders call Boeing offer ‘disrespectful’ https://ow.ly/GqEU50Xh6sk

For the first time, @piercelabor.bsky.social led its own Get Out The Vote campaign, a part of a countywide effort to elevate working people’s voices. Sarah Gray highlights how union volunteers canvassed across Pierce Co., marking Democracy Day with action & solidarity. https://ow.ly/bBRq50Xh6MV

60+ local unions & labor orgs representing 700k+ union members across the PNW issued a joint statement on Day 23 of the GOP shutdown, demanding the Republican-led Congress act to protect health care and get the government back open. Full statement ➡️ https://ow.ly/n2Xv50Xh6A2

WA healthcare unions and frontline workers are sounding the alarm on disastrous cost increases for health insurance that many working families can’t afford. Here’s why it’s so important Democrats hold the line and keep fighting for a fix to the healthcare crisis. https://ow.ly/TRj250Xh6wy

"Slashing jobs and shutting down our federal government is wrong. Republicans in Congress and the Trump administration need to stop messing around with working people’s lives. Working families are missing paychecks, and with funding cut or frozen, job-creating infrastructure projects ...

Seattle Children’s nurses, represented by WSNA, are condemning management & union-busting firm Morgan Lewis for trying to cut anti-racism language from their contract. As talks continue with WA’s wealthiest hospital, support grows for a fair, equitable deal. https://ow.ly/YEHG50Xgv6N

Today's News: ✍️Sticker shock for WA health insurance buyers ✍️Gov. shutdown leaving scars ✍️Amazon to replace 500k+ jobs with robots ✍️’Public pressure’ will force ACA subsidies ✍️Unions & athletes denouncing the NIL Bill https://ow.ly/FbP950XgvWj

Celebrate a year of labor wins at UW & across Seattle. Join the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies for its annual awards banquet 11/9 at the UW HUB Ballroom. Register online to reserve your spot. https://ow.ly/8P4V50XgvCr

Today's News: ✍️Federal workers pinching pennies ✍️H-2A changes drop Farmworker wages ✍️Starbucks Workers United strike-ready ✍️SAG-AFTRA cracks down on deepfakes ✍️ICE accessed WA license plate readers https://ow.ly/XkFW50XfPEB

PNW News Guild (McClatchy)-repped journalists at five PNW newspapers are fighting for a contract that will rein-in AI over-saturation, clickbait fluff, and brain drain — collectively bargaining for the future of local journalism. https://ow.ly/xMn250XfLQ8

After 50+ days w/out a contract, Lake WA School Dist. Classified staff packed a board meeting to demand fair pay & healthier schools. Additionally, full-day health room staffing & more paid sick leave to protect kids’ and educators’ health. https://ow.ly/KveO50XfMVN