Union News

1. Immigration reform will benefit all workers

   America’s unions are clear and undaunted: Pathway to citizenship needed for a just recovery   The following is from the AFL-CIO: WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 21, 2021) — The AFL-CIO and its affiliate union leaders from all sectors of the economy are making it clear: Congress has a historic opportunity to create good jobs and a […]

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2. “It feels like a war zone” | Victory at Nabisco | Find a path forward in the Senate

   Monday, September 20, 2021   COVID   ► LIVE from the Seattle Times — Coronavirus daily news update, Sept. 20 — The latest count of COVID-19 cases in Washington totals 620,752 infections (14-day average of cases per day: 3,275) and 7,201 deaths. ► From the Olympian — Providence St. Peter Hospital sees a record 10 COVID-19 […]

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3. Take action today on immigration reform

   Despite parliamentarian’s decision, senators should fight to include pathway to citizenship for as many immigrants as possible   WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept 20, 2021) — Today is a National Day of Action on Immigration to call on U.S. senators to support a path to citizenship for the broadest segment of undocumented workers as possible, as well […]

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4. Give them a break | We just want a say | The Captain’s hip

   Friday, September 17, 2021   COVID   ► From the Columbian — Appreciate workers by slowing virus’s spread (editorial) — It’s time to give them a break. Remember in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, when health care workers were greeted by cheering crowds outside hospitals? When they were routinely lauded as heroes? When […]

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5. Unanimous strike vote shows Sysco Teamsters are fired up

   ‘We work hard, they know we work hard. So pay us what we’re worth, that’s all we ask.’   The following is from Teamsters Local 117: KENT, Wash. (Sept. 17, 2021) — Judging from the combative spirit in the room, there was never a doubt how the Sysco strike authorization vote would go down. The […]

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6. Left at the door to die | Carpenters strike | Tentative deal at Nabisco

   Thursday, September 16, 2021   COVID   ► LIVE from the Seattle Times — Coronavirus daily news update, Sept. 16 — The latest count of COVID-19 cases in Washington totals 613,670 infections (14-day average of cases per day: 3,378) and 7,089 deaths. ► From the Tri-City Herald — 315+ Tri-Cities students, staff out sick with COVID […]

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