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Today’s Labor news:  ✍️ Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace & Boeing negotiations progress ✍️ PCC tries to block UFCW 3000 pins ✍️ Union contracts: path to AI protections ✍️ Stand w. Library workers: YES on Prop 1 ✍️ A union for college football players? https://ow.ly/N3SF50ZuN4Q

SEA workers and SEIU6 are ramping up pressure on the Port of Seattle to adopt a policy requiring contractors to offer affordable health insurance. Support the workers by sending an email to Port commissioners today: https://www.thestand.org/2026/07/airport-workers-organize-for-healthcare-coverage/

Delegates to the WSLC Convention adopt resolutions each year guiding the Council's work. From creating good jobs to changing labor law, check out a few of the resolutions from the 2026 Convention, hot off the presses ➡️ https://www.thestand.org/2026/07/wslc-delegates-adopt-slate-of-resolutions/

The Primary Election less than a week away & every vote matters🗳️ If you still need to register, you can do so in person through Election Day. Then vote for labor-endorsed candidates & return your ballot to an official drop box by 8PM on 8/4 ✅ WSLC endorsements ➡️ wslc.org/political-action/

Join APALA Seattle for a virtual panel on 7/30 exploring the history of Hiroshima & Nagasaki, the lasting impacts of nuclear weapons, & the ongoing fight for peace & justice. The chapter will also gather for the annual From Hiroshima to Hope lantern floating ceremony on 8/6 https://ow.ly/SPjW50Zusbx

APALA: From Hiroshima to Hope webinar — The STANDThe following is from APALA Seattle Chapter: SEATTLE, WA (July 29, 2026) — Join the APALA Seattle Chapter for a virtual panel on Thursday, July 30 at 6:00 p.m. in conjunction with the annual From Hiroshima to Hope commemoration on August 6. Together, we will explore the history and significance of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, reflect […]ow.ly

Union journalists at 3 WA newspapers are continuing their contract fight after a multi-day strike, demanding higher wages & AI usage guidelines. Workers say Adams MultiMedia's proposal would leave even veteran journalists earning less than the living wage. https://ow.ly/ejfC50ZurZy

Today's News: ✍️IBEW Local 48 member takes on anti-labor Orcutt ✍️DOJ drops charges against SEIU’s David Huerta ✍️Trump’s economy stalls out after 18 months ✍️Amazon, gig workers rely on SNAP and Medicaid ✍️Trump wind energy freeze stonewalls WA jobs https://ow.ly/oFVU50ZurQr

Last week marked #BlackWomensEqualPayDay
 Black women continue to face a persistent wage gap, but we know what helps close that gap ➡️ Unions Black women who are union members earn over $9k/yr more than those w/out a union Organizing and bargaining helps close the pay gap https://ow.ly/zWSv50ZtFjB

Shout out to everyone who joined our Labor Neighbor doorbelling in LD 43! ✊ Union members knocked doors in support of Nicole Macri, Shaun Scott, and Jamie Pedersen. Talking worker-to-worker about electing those who will stand for working people in Olympia!

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WA state workers w/WFSE/AFSCME Council 28 are planning a statewide walkout as contract negotiations continue. Workers warn WA has paid more than $500M in lawsuit settlements this year, saying leaders “would rather spend money in the courts...than by proactively investing in their workforce.”

Delegates at the WSLC Constitutional Convention voted to endorse Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez for a 3rd term in Congress. WSLC Pres. April Sims: “We must flip the U.S. House of Representatives to put a check on the profoundly anti-worker administration in the White House” https://ow.ly/muKv50ZtAxY

Today's News: ✍️WA workers wait as clean-energy projects stall ✍️AWPPW workers acted fast during chemical spill ✍️Unions help close pay gap for Black women ✍️SIFF Cinema workers walk out over bargaining delays ✍️Legal fight stalls NWDC health inspections https://ow.ly/wHty50ZtAmt

Day 1 is in the books. Let’s go day 2!!

Honored to have AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler in the house at the WSLC Convention, talking with WSLC President Sims about the future of work, solidarity, and being...union curious?

The Pierce County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO has unanimously endorsed a Pierce Transit ballot measure that would expand service by roughly 40% across the county. “Reliable public transit is essential infrastructure for working people,”- Secretary-Treasurer Nathe Lawver. https://ow.ly/tcA150Zp6Bf

Over 1k workers at PCC Community Markets stores ratified new contracts delivering industry-leading wages, back pay, & more. The new collective bargaining agreements will help “reclaim our co-op for the workers & members who built this place,” the bargaining team said https://ow.ly/BkXt50Zp6za

Today's News: ✍️$25 is the new living wage floor ✍️Microsoft faces ULP charges over Xbox layoffs ✍️No evidence supports Trump’s election lies ✍️WA strike benefits help hotel workers hold the line ✍️Trump cuts created the diarrhea outbreak https://ow.ly/cB0F50Zp4oK

Labor is backing candidates who back workers✊ Check out WSLC’s endorsed pro-worker candidates for State Senate before you vote ➡️ wslc.org/political-action

‼️WA state primary ballots officially drop today 🗳️ Check out WSLC’s endorsed pro-worker candidates before you fill out your ballot ✅ For the full list of endorsed candidates, go to ➡️ https://wslc.org/political-action/