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Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO @wslc.bsky.social · 14h

We are seeking a full-time paid legislative intern to help advance a pro-worker agenda in Olympia. The paid internship starts 12/15 in Seattle, then in Olympia in January. Apply by 11/7 to Legislative Director Carissa Larsen in the link below
https://ow.ly/ohp150XbnJS

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Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals (AFT 5017) @ofnhp.bsky.social · 21h

🪧 Kaiser caregivers are on strike for the care patients deserve. #OneVoiceOneFightOneFuture #KaiserStrike

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Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO @wslc.bsky.social · 16h

4,000 healthcare workers in the PNW are part of the largest strike of 2025, joining 40,000 fellow workers in CA and HI who are all calling on Kaiser Permanente to settle a fair contract that prioritizes quality patient care and safe working conditions.
https://ow.ly/HP4Z50XbitO

Healthcare workers strike Kaiser Permanente — The STAND

With no deal on a fair contract, over 45,000 healthcare workers across multiple states hit the strike line this morning, including 4,000 workers in the Pacific Northwest PORTLAND, OR (October 14, 2025) — Healthcare workers sporting red shirts poured out of medical facilities and onto the strike line at 7:00 a.m. this morning, walking off […]

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Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO @wslc.bsky.social · 16h

Today's News:
✍️45k Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals (AFT 5017) healthcare workers on strike
✍️UNITE HERE local 23 wins contract after 40 day strike
✍️Shutdown pain about to hit the public
✍️Dept. of Ed. wipes out Office of Special Ed.
✍️UNITEHERE Local 8 hold info picket at META

Unite here local 23 hotel workers on the picket line in Houston.

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Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO @wslc.bsky.social · 1d

Indigenous Peoples Day is a call to recognize & uplift Indigenous histories & present-day communities, to honor Indigenous struggles for sovereignty & independence, & to energize our movement to stand in solidarity with Indigenous working people.
Learn more about the land you’re on at native-land.ca

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mlklabor.bsky.social @mlklabor.bsky.social · 4d

Farm workers at Windmill Farms organized with @ufw.bsky.social over 3 years ago, yet the company refuses to recognize their union.

We will have these workers' backs for as long as it takes to get them a fair contract. You can sign their petition here: act.seiu.org/a/windmill_i...

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Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO @wslc.bsky.social · 4d

4,000 Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals (AFT 5017) Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers in OR & SW WA, are set to strike 10/14 if no TA is secured. They’re fighting for fair pay & staffing to put patients over profits. Click to support the workers ➡️
https://ow.ly/xEVH50X9X7Y

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Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO @wslc.bsky.social · 4d

Union leaders & advocates rallied to urge voters to approve Amendment 8201, the only statewide ballot measure. It would invest WA Cares Fund dollars in the stock market to grow the fund, strengthen long-term care & keep premiums affordable.
https://ow.ly/qrEx50X9YOM

Greg Markley, IAFF, speaks at Thursday’s rally. Photo- Approve 8201 campaign via Facebook

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Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO @wslc.bsky.social · 4d

Today's News:
✍️GOP shutdown no-show strategy
✍️Judge halts DHS journalist targeting
✍️Feds might layoff 100s of Hanford workers
✍️LA Times journalists authorize strike
✍️32k home care workers win union w/ SEIU Healthcare Michigan
https://ow.ly/YpH150X9YGF

Four people at a protest hold signs advocating press freedom as a workers' right and opposing press suppression to protect democracy.

Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO @wslc.bsky.social · 5d

Today's News:
✍️Edmonds College 11th annual Trades event
✍️No Kings Day protests on 10/18
✍️Workers: “Do your damn job & pass a budget”
✍️Bill introduced to help Fed Worker childcare costs
✍️Pro Women’s sports unions band together
https://ow.ly/jozL50X9niB

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Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO @wslc.bsky.social · 5d

This fall, union members can sharpen skills in winning a strong union contract in the WALERC’s Bargaining 101 course. The 5-week class begins Nov. 6 in Georgetown & on Zoom. Space is limited so learn more and register here today ➡️ 
https://ow.ly/VNFe50X9okF

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Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO @wslc.bsky.social · 6d

Unless we act, it would take 313 years for a Latina worker to reach pay equity with a white man.
Unions are fighting to ensure Latina women don’t have to wait centuries for the pay they deserve.
Want to organize a union at your workplace? Check out aflcio.org/formaunion

Latina women’s equal pay day. For every dollar paid to non-Hispanic white men, Latina women working full time year round were paid 58cents per hour. Unless we take action, Latina women won’t reach pay equity until 2338. Union difference: women covered by a union contract earn, on average, $203/week more than non-unionized women. A 21.9% increase.

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 8d

Shutdown day 6: the Trump admin is STILL refusing to fix the health care crisis.

22 million people will see their premiums DOUBLE if ACA tax credits aren’t permanently extended.

Fund the government.
Fix the health care crisis.
Put working people first.
act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...

Tell Congress: fund the government. Fix the health care crisis. Put working people first. Call Speaker Johnson: 844-896-5059 | AFL-CIO

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mlklabor.bsky.social @mlklabor.bsky.social · 8d

Despite years of union busting, store closures, and layoffs, @sbworkersunited.org continues their historic fight to change their industry.

Starbucks will not turn around the company until it comes to the table with the 12,000 unionized baristas to reach a fair contract.

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Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO @wslc.bsky.social · 8d

🎉🤝 Welcome to the WSLC family UFCW 3000!

WSLC President April Sims: “With 58,000 more labor siblings joining the WSLC family, we’re energized for the work ahead. United, we can protect workers’ rights, grow worker power, & ensure working families across Washington can thrive.”

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Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO @wslc.bsky.social · 9d

BECAUSE OF THE GOP SHUTDOWN:
• Funding to feed WA kids is in danger 
• healthcare costs are set to spike
• 58,508 WA families are without a paycheck
Tell the GOP-led congress to get their act together.
Call now ➡️ 844-896-5059.

PUT WORKING PEOPLE FIRST in block letters over the WA DC captiol building. AFL-CIO branding

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Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO @wslc.bsky.social · 10d

The GOP-led congress is punishing working families and threatening government services just to take another hack at our healthcare.

Make a call to tell them to get to work, fund the government and stop the health care crisis.
Call NOW: 844-896-5059.

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Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO @wslc.bsky.social · 10d

The GOP shutdown is threatening funding to keep feeding low-income Washingtonians in the Women, Infants, and Children program.

Call here to tell congress to get to work ➡️ 844-896-5059

FUND THE GOVERNMENT in big block letters over the Capital building

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Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO @wslc.bsky.social · 10d

The billionaires in the White House would rather punish working families than end the shutdown.

Working families are going without paychecks while the GOP plays games.

#StopTheGOPShutdown

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Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO @wslc.bsky.social · 12d

Join us this Sunday!

mlklabor.bsky.social @mlklabor.bsky.social · 12d

Join us and the @wslc.bsky.social for a canvass this Sunday in Maple Valley to support Labor-endorsed candidate Victoria Hunt.

Open to ALL union members. Meet at Tahoma Skate Park in Maple Valley.

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 13d

TELL CONGRESS:
Fund the government.
Fix the health care crisis.
Put working people first.

Workers’ livelihoods depend on it.

Fund the government. Fix the health care crisis. Put working people first | AFL-CIO

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 13d

It’s time to #StopTheTrumpShutdown.

Fund the government.
Fix the health care crisis.
Put working people first. act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...

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Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO @wslc.bsky.social · 14d

Seattle Children’s @wsna.bsky.social Nurses showed up in FULL UNION POWER today! Showing the state’s most profitable hospitable just how REASONABLE they can be.  It’s time for Seattle Children’s to knock off the union busting and give these 2100 nurses a fair contract!

WSNA nurses stand picketing outside Seattle children’s hospital holding signs, the largest one is a quote from SCH management that says “We didn’t say we couldn’t afford your economic proposal. We said it’s unreasonable”

April Sims, President of the WSLC, AFL-CIO speaks at a rally for SCH WSNA nurses

WSNA Executive Director Dave Keepnews speaking at a rally

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Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO @wslc.bsky.social · 14d

Come work with us!

Union Jobs @unionjobs.bsky.social · 14d

The Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO seeks a Workforce Development Director to be based in Seattle, WA. Details can be found at: unionjobs.com/listing.php?... #1u #UnionStrong @wslc.bsky.social @aflcio.org

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Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO @wslc.bsky.social · 15d

This Hispanic Heritage month, the @aflcio.org is shining a light on @opeiu.org local 8's very own Haronid Javier!

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