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  1. Thursday, September 18, 2025   STRIKES ► From St. Louis Public Radio — St. Louis unions rally alongside striking Boeing workers — Members of Missouri Jobs With Justice and St. Louis-area unions joined striking machinists on the picket line at Boeing on Wednesday night. “I’m simply here to support, to say I’ve been there, I’ve […]

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  2. In the wake of reports that state agencies have shared sensitive personal data with the federal government that has been used by ICE, a coalition is calling for Governor Ferguson to act SEATTLE, WA (September 18, 2025) — On Wednesday, immigrant, labor, and civil rights activists and elected officials gathered in Seattle’s Pioneer Square to […]

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  3. “We want the county to VALUE us in the way that aligns with its True North and values. Public Health nurses hold a unique level of tolerance, but we are done tolerating different treatment than other nurses. We deserve MORE and we will not stop fighting until we get it.” by KIESHA GARCIA-STUBBS, BSN, RN […]

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  4. Wednesday, September 17, 2025   STRIKES ► From St. Louis Public Radio — Striking Boeing workers to vote on union-proposed counteroffer Friday — The proposal from the union’s bargaining committee contains 401(k) contributions which the union said are in line with other Boeing employees. It also improves wage increases for employees at the top of […]

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  5. The unionized workers at the beloved natural food store are ramping up the pressure on management to negotiate a fair contract TACOMA, WA (September 17, 2025) — After winning their union in February, the workers at Marlene’s Market & Deli in Tacoma have worked hard to secure a first contract. But despite months at the […]

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  6. Larsen brings years of experience as a union leader and advocate for working people to her role as Deputy Director of Government Affairs SEATTLE, WA (September 17, 2025) — The Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO is welcoming a new addition to the Government Affairs team, Carissa Larsen. Alongside Government Affairs Director John Traynor, Larsen will […]

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