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graphic with quote from CCC bargaining team member Danielle Casey that reads "Labor union organizing is one of the most effective ways for us to advocate for change both in our local communities, our state communities, our federal communities. We start here. It always starts here."

They're looking for cost savings—off the backs of college employees. Bargaining Update #7

In yesterday's bargaining session, we heard the same tired line over and over: "We're looking for cost savings."

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Walkout with Washington 8.31.26

UW Wants to Renegotiate Your Civil Rights | Not a Dime for State Workers

Yesterday’s bargaining session brought some surprises.

Management at the University of Washington began proposing rollbacks on your civil rights and affirmative action protections, to please the federal government.

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graphic with quote from CCC bargaining team member Danielle Casey that reads "Labor union organizing is one of the most effective ways for us to advocate for change both in our local communities, our state communities, our federal communities. We start here. It always starts here."

We have nothing for you - Community Colleges Bargaining Update #6

Yesterday, we heard the usual line: The state is broke. Public employees? We have nothing for you.

We heard OFM’s budget presentation.

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