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For years, restaurant workers in Seattle struggled with unpredictable wages due to the tip penalty, where tips were used to make up their base pay. But thanks to worker organizing, that era is over. Seattle’s new minimum wage of $20.76/hour—one of the highest in the country—means that restaurant workers finally have stable, predictable pay. A […]
Today, we celebrate a decade of worker power! In 2015, Seattle’s Minimum Wage and Wage Theft Ordinances took effect—raising wages, holding bad employers accountable, and setting a national standard for worker protections. The Impact ✅ $16 million recovered for nearly 10,000 workers ✅ Minimum wage increased from $9 in 2014 to $20.76 today ✅ 6,000+ […]
Washington state takes a major step toward ending decades of exclusions that shut domestic workers out of fair labor standards; workers react
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We are hosting monthly informational clinics for app-based workers about the new deactivation protections for work in the city of Seattle.
[ESPAÑOL ABAJO] On National Caregivers Day, we recognize the vital contributions of domestic workers—nannies, homecare workers, house cleaners, and gardeners—whose work and care makes the work of others possible. We provide care, stability, and support in households across Washington. Yet for decades, domestic workers have been excluded from basic protections. Domestic workers, the majority of […]
From The Seattle Times: Seattle delivery drivers have accused Uber Eats of shorting them on pay, violating the city’s minimum wage requirement for gig workers.Seattle’s Office of Labor Standards opened an investigation into Uber Eats, a subsidiary of rideshare company Uber, last week following complaints from workers that they were not receiving the correct pay for certain deliveries in Seattle, according to a spokesperson for the city agency.
We seek a versatile and creative senior communicator to help shift the narrative around work, workers, and our economy. This senior communicator will also be a key resource for workers and organizers, equipping our movement with media and narrative skills, particularly as it relates to story-sharing and political advocacy. We are looking for someone who can work across the organization, collaborating with staff leading base building, campaigns, development, and enforcement work to amplify their efforts and bring a consistent and compelling voice throughout.
We’re hiring! Our team is seeking a versatile and creative Strategic Communications Specialist to help shift the narrative around work, workers, and our economy. Apply by Oct. 30, 2024!