Union News

1. Next update: Wednesday, Oct. 16

   The Entire Staff of The Stand has come down with a case of “Windows Update.” It took TWO HOURS to install and will take an indeterminate number of hours to get our computer back in working order. Thanks, Microsoft! So… no postings today. We’ll be back tomorrow. (We think.)  

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2. NO on I-976 ● ‘Historic’ grocery contract ● Dennis loses a title

   Monday, October 14, 2019   ELECTION   ► In the Seattle Times — Vote no on I-976, which will slow our traffic and the economy (by Larry Brown, Steve Mullin and Alex Hudson) — This isn’t just about commute times, it’s also about jobs. Huge amounts of raw materials, agricultural goods and manufactured products move […]

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3. WSNA, UFCW 21 strike votes set at Providence Sacred Heart

   The following is from the Washington State Nurses Association and UFCW 21: SPOKANE (Oct. 14, 2019) — More than 1,900 registered nurses of the Washington State Nurses Association and 1,280 service and maintenance workers of UFCW 21 have joined together in solidarity in scheduled strike votes against Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center. These workers are […]

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4. I-1000 opponents linked to racist hate group

   Backers of I-1000 call upon opponents to denounce their affiliation with Proud Boys hate group, national Trump-affiliated anti-rights organization, and end use of racially charged language   The following is from Washington Fairness: SEATTLE (Oct. 14, 2019) — Supporters of Initiative 1000 on Monday demanded that the R-88 campaign — which is opposed to restoring […]

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5. Finding fault for the MAX ● Above the law? ● Legend of Leikeli47

   Friday, October 11, 2019   BOEING   ► In today’s NY Times — Review of 737 MAX certification finds fault with Boeing and FAA — Boeing failed to adequately explain to regulators a new automated system that contributed to two crashes of the 737 MAX, and the FAA lacked the capability to effectively analyze much […]

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6. Register for EmPower Women’s Leadership Conference

   RIDGEFIELD, Wash. — Women in trades careers will join together for the EmPower Women’s Leadership Conference on March 8-9, 2020, at the Ilani Casino Resort to celebrate their success as leaders, inspire other women to find and embrace their inner leader, and showcase the possibilities when women succeed in breaking barriers. Union sisters, brothers and […]

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