If you've ever worked at Starbucks or ever been a customer there, you might have an opinion about the company's controversial new parental leave policy that would provide different amounts of leave to different types of parents.
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Ding dong the bills are dead!
Well here's some good news: our minimum wage is safe! At the stroke of 5:00pm today, the three bills to roll back the wage officially "died" in the State Legislature.
Read MoreAlaska changes direction (!)
Alaska Airlines announced that they are going to stop contracting out baggage-handling jobs at our airport. Instead, 900 Alaska baggage handlers are now going to become employees of an Alaska subsidiary. And thanks to SeaTac Proposition 1, the workers are going to keep their jobs, and their starting wage will be $15.34/hour.
Read MoreGetting to a majority on paid family leave
We need 50 votes to get a majority for paid family leave in the State House, and we’re not there yet. Help us get it done: contact your State Representatives, let us know what they say, and then watch the live vote count here.
Read MoreLobby group for Walmart & Target plans to "engage more" in Seattle politics
The Washington Retail Association has Walmart & Target on their board. They opposed raising the minimum wage. They opposed secure scheduling. They oppose paid family leave. And they just announced that they're going to try to get a lot more involved in Seattle politics, because "what happens in Seattle often gets considered in nearby cities or larger urban areas of the state."
Read MoreWorking Washington is hiring an Online Organizer / Digital Campaign Specialist
We are seeking a creative, talented, and ambitious person to help lead a top-notch online organizing program which can substantially grow our movement and build the power of workers in our state
Read MoreIn "vote to advance to cause of fast food CEOs", State Senate Committee votes to roll back the minimum wage
On the same day fast food CEO Andy Puzder was forced to withdraw his nomination to be Secretary of Labor, State Senate Republicans on the Commerce Labor & Sports Committee voted to advance the cause of fast food CEOs like Puzder by moving forward on three bills that would roll back our state's minimum wage law.
Read MoreDetails on February 17th pray-in for religious freedom & immigrant rights at Amazon
Thank you for supporting Amazon security workers calling on the company to deliver on religious freedom and immigrant rights in the courts, in our airports, and in their own buildings too.
Pray-in for religious freedom & immigrant rights at Amazon
Friday, February 17th
12:00 pm
Amazon South Lake Union Campus
440 Terry Ave N, Seattle
440 Terry Ave N is the plaza that looks like this.
What's going to happen
About 100 workers & supporters from community organizations and faith groups will gather at Amazon's headquarters for a "pray-in" in support of religious freedom & immigrant rights. People of all faith backgrounds are welcome! Look out for Working Washington signs & T-shirts if you want to say Hi. (Please do!)
How to get there
Parking in South Lake Union can be tough, but the area is quite accessible by transit. These lines and several others stop nearby:
- South Lake Union Streetcar
- Metro C Line
- Metro #8
- Metro #40
- Metro #62, 63, 64
- Metro #70
- Metro #83
More info
The Facebook event is a good source of info. You can also feel free to send an email to info@workingwa.org if you have any questions!
We did it — Puzder is OUT!
With his confirmation hearing set for tomorrow, massive public pressure growing, and tough questions expected, fast food CEO Andy Puzder has withdrawn his nomination to be the next Secretary of Labor, Fox News and others are reporting.
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FRIDAY: A pray-in for religious freedom at Amazon
Last week, Essag Hassan and Ismahan Ismail spoke out about their struggles to have their religious freedom respected while working security for Amazon. Now supporters are invited to join a "pray-in" this Friday, February 17th at 12:00 noon at Amazon headquarters at 440 Terry Ave N in South Lake Union. Hundreds of people of all different faith backgrounds are expected to join in support.
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