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We Can Do More for Worker Safety

We Can Do More for Worker Safety

Apr. 26, 2019

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We Can Do More for Worker Safety

Workers Memorial Day is this Sunday, April 28, when we honor workers killed or injured on the job. On this day in 1971, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was formed.

We Can Do More for Worker Safety

Labor, Community Honor Jacquie Jones-Walsh

Labor, Community Honor Jacquie Jones-Walsh

Apr. 17, 2019

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Labor, Community Honor Jacquie Jones-Walsh

[caption caption="Jacquie Jones-Walsh (center) with Bill Lucy, outgoing CBTU President and Alice Goff, former AFSCME Council 36 President"]

Labor, Community Honor Jacquie Jones-Walsh

Public Service Loan Forgiveness: A Broken Promise

Public Service Loan Forgiveness: A Broken Promise

Apr. 17, 2019

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Public Service Loan Forgiveness: A Broken Promise

Megha Desai is a public defender in Multnomah County, Oregon. In a given week, she might work upwards of 60 hours. Right now, she has about 145 open cases.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness: A Broken Promise

WSDOT Memorial Honors Killed and Injured Workers

WSDOT Memorial Honors Killed and Injured Workers

Apr. 13, 2019

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WSDOT Memorial Honors Killed and Injured Workers

OLYMPIA, Wash. — On Wednesday, community and family gathered to honor fallen and injured Washington State Department of Transportation workers.

WSDOT Memorial Honors Killed and Injured Workers

Evergreen Workers Push Management for Snow Day Compensation

Evergreen Workers Push Management for Snow Day Compensation

Apr. 12, 2019

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Evergreen Workers Push Management for Snow Day Compensation

OLYMPIA, Wash. — When this year’s snow storm hit, the Evergreen State College failed to consider the economic impact on its lowest paid employees, denying them suspended operations pay. But 74 members took action, joining together in a group grievance.

Evergreen Workers Push Management for Snow Day Compensation