A new report from the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies examines the working conditions of migrant fishers coming through Washington state ports, looking into forced labor, working conditions, and challenges to establishing safe workplaces. https://ow.ly/r2pu50ZC6PI

Organized labor is celebrating the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, who championed working women and carried a union card for almost 60 years. https://bit.ly/4xiy91p

Dolly Parton Was a Proud Union Sister

Organized labor is celebrating the life and legacy of an artist who championed working women and carried a union card for almost 60 years.

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This Women's Equality Day, we celebrate the generations of women who refused to accept that equality was someone else's fight. They organized, marched, spoke out, and voted so each generation could build on the progress of the last. #BetterInAUnion #WomensEqualityDay

Remember when Elon and DOGE fired hundreds of thousands of federal workers, including many who inspected our food to make sure it was safe? Competent leadership matters. It’s already hard enough to afford groceries, we shouldn't have to worry about them making us sick, too.

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FDA upgrades recall of frozen blueberries sold at Publix to highest health risk level.

"Tough times never last - but tough PEOPLE do!" #OnThisDay in 1983, family members of the 2,200 striking Tacoma Boatbuilding Co. workers joined the picket lines with signs and singing in support. 📸Tacoma News Tribune, Tacoma Public Library Northwest Room

Hotel workers have been on strike at Embassy Suites in Seattle for two months, fighting for fair pay and year-round healthcare. UNITEHERE Local 8 is inviting labor and community supporters to join a special picket line action in solidarity on Thursday, Aug. 20 at 4:30pm. https://ow.ly/cKZm50ZB47s

Join us Friday, August 21 from 10 am - 2 pm for Collaboration For A Cause, Young Adult Resource & Job Fair. Attendees can take routes 4, 400, or 402 to get there!

Nearly every month over the last two years, inflation has outpaced wage growth. That means every year you haven't gotten more than a 3-4% raise, you took a pay cut. We’re working harder than ever and taking home less and less for our labor. Just one reason why we need unions! #BetterInAUnion

80,000 care workers across Washington state are sticking together in their union to win higher pay! These working people take care of our most vulnerable loved ones by helping with dressing, bathing, & daily living due to age or disability. #CareIsEssential & it’s high time the pay reflects that.

As WA caregiver union pushes for pay hike, state seeks wage freeze • Washington State Standard

A powerful labor union and the governor’s office are at odds in contract negotiations for thousands of Washington caregivers.

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President Lee Saunders has dedicated his life to fighting for @afscme.bsky.social members and growing the power of public service workers. Thank you, President Saunders, for your leadership and your unwavering dedication to our labor movement. Congrats on your retirement! ✊

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President Lee Saunders delivered a powerful farewell keynote address Monday at the AFSCME 47th International Convention in Chicago. He rallied AFSCME members to keep on organizing, mobilizing and fighting to build power for working people and retirees and protect public services.

More than a year after ICE detained her for three months in a Tacoma detention facility, Lewelyn Dixon took the oath of allegiance and became a U.S. citizen.

Citizen Dixon: Once arrested by ICE, now 'Aunty Lynn' is an American

More than a year after ICE detained her for three months in a Tacoma detention facility, Lewelyn Dixon took the oath of allegiance and became a U.S. citizen.

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Educators have a lot on their plate this time of year. @subjecttoclimate.bsky.social's free Back to School Teacher Guides make it a little easier to bring climate learning into the classroom—no extra prep needed. Pass it along to a teacher you know! 🌎 #ClimateEducation

Free K-12 Climate Teacher Guides | SubjectToClimate

Explore free K-12 teacher guides on climate change. Engaging, standards-aligned resources to help educators teach sustainability and environmental science.

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PSA: The recipe for economic growth isn’t tax cuts for the rich. It’s investment in our people — in health care, infrastructure and education — to build a strong middle class. You don't grow the economy through trickle-down nonsense.

Brian Heywood's I-645 would blow a $13 billion hole in funding for K-12 education, healthcare, childcare, and other essential services That's real harm to real families while the wealthy few get a massive tax cut. Vote @no645.bsky.social no645.com

@ufcw_3000 members, their families, and community supporters are invited to join an informational picket on August 19. Together, we will send a strong, united message: St. Joe’s workers deserve fair wages, respect, and contracts that recognize the life-saving work they do every day. ✊

Disneyland character and parade cast members have been bargaining for their first contract, but management is trying to cut workers’ benefits. These cast members help bring magic to life every day. It’s time they got a fair contract. Solidarity!

Disneyland's costumed characters make family memories. Disney's contract proposal doesn't have paid parental leave

Disneyland's costumed character and parade workers say Disney's current contract proposal leaves out paid parental leave, cuts a paid holiday and offers no first-year raise.

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When solidarity becomes a habit, workers win.

WA Dems mourn the passing of Jeanne Gibson, one of the last surviving Rosie the Riveters. At the age of 18, she came to Seattle to help build destroyers during World War II. She embodied courage, strength, and determination that inspired generations. May she rest in peace.

Our economy lost 23,000 jobs last month. Working people are fighting for scraps just to pay their bills, but President Trump gave himself an A+ on the economy. He’s completely out of touch with workers’ reality.

Many workplace issues are great opportunities to get more co-workers involved—and stewards can help make that happen. Join other stewards on Monday, Aug. 10, for an online workshop on "Thinking Like an Organizer" Sign up here: labornotes.org/events/2026/stewards-workshop-thinking-organizer-0

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🚨Labor Notes Online Workshop, Monday, Aug. 10: Strategize with other stewards about: ☑️Educating members about their contract and/or workplace issues ☑️Getting co-workers used to standing up to management ☑️Building a union culture on the job Sign up! labornotes.org/events/2026/...

If blurbs like these tickle your fancy, "If union membership in the U.S. tripled, the median worker would earn $7,700 more per year!" or "If union membership in the U.S. tripled, $1.2 TRILLION would shift to workers EVERY YEAR!" Your next great beach read has arrived + is in stock now 👇

The case for tripling union membership: How rebuilding union power would strengthen workers, the economy, and our democracy

Foreword Imagine union membership tripling in the United States. It may sound radical—if you’ve forgotten history. In fact, more than 1 in 3 private-sector workers belonged to a union in the 1950s. Th...

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"This is how we take back what's ours." ICYMI @steelworkers.bsky.social President Roxanne Brown's call-to-action breaks down how workers can reclaim their power; build a bigger, stronger middle class; and in the process save democracy. Read it here 👇

This is How We Take Back What’s Ours. - United Steelworkers

We don't have to put up with rampant inequality. Tripling union membership would rebuild the middle class and even the scales for workers.

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🚨Labor Notes Online Workshop, Monday, Aug. 10: Strategize with other stewards about: ☑️Educating members about their contract and/or workplace issues ☑️Getting co-workers used to standing up to management ☑️Building a union culture on the job Sign up! labornotes.org/events/2026/...

Stewards' Workshop: Thinking Like an Organizer

This workshop is intended for stewards and elected officers who work closely with stewards. Please register only if this applies to you. Join Labor Notes for an online workshop for shop stewards on “t...

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Stand against hate and vote NO on I-001 and I-638 this November. #NoHateWAState

An incredible victory out of Tacoma this week! 🎉 "Voters can protect kids from danger by joining us in opposing these poorly-written and harmful initiatives," Councilmember Olgy Diaz said.

Happy Primary Day! 🗳️ Most election laws are set by state and local governments, but there are federal laws that provide us with rights and protections as we vote. These are just baseline laws; in fact, you may have even more protections in your state, county or city. Here are a few basic protections

Thank you to @aflcio President Liz Shuler for recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the workers who answer the call when disaster strikes. To everyone on the front lines, and to the families supporting them, we stand with you. Stay safe ✊

Our thoughts are with all those impacted by the recent wildfires in Washington. America’s unions send our profound thanks to the first responders, including our @nffe.bsky.social and IAFF union siblings, who are working around the clock to keep Washington safe.

Congratulations to all the SPEEA members whose hard work made this possible: www.cnbc.com/2026/08/03/f...

FAA clears smallest Boeing 737 Max to fly after years of delays

Airlines can finally start flying passengers soon after planes are certified, but it can take them months to work them into schedules.

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Coming to the monthly meeting is often one of the first things that a union member tries when seeking to be more involved. It’s important not to turn them off! labornotes.org/2016/11/how-...