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Puget Sound Labor News Tracker

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Trying to consolidate all the local labor news into one feed https://sites.google.com/view/puget-sound-friends-of-labor

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Queer Satanic@queersatanic.com · 5h ago

Support trans workers at the University of Washington Google form to express interest: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 2023 Equity Survey Report: 75% of transgender people surveyed reported experiencing harassment at University of Washington. uw-s3-cdn.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/u...

Support Trans Workers! Postdocs and research staff at the University of Washington are bargaining for a new contract this summer. To address the worsening conditions for transgender people across the country, we proposed a memorandum of understanding to: Improve data privacy for anyone (regardless of identity) changing their name, and to wave their ID card replacement fee Provide sensitivity training for supervisors of trans workers, to prevent harassment. The equity survey jointly administered by UW and UAW 4121 shows that transgender people at UW are harassed 3x more than cisgender people [1]. Secure a fund to support costs of gender transition. Admin has rejected our proposal twice now, each time citing concerns we’ve already addressed. When pressed to explain his reservations, admin’s lead negotiator said: “I am not speaking in terms of facts.” “I haven’t been advised or done any research.” How are we supposed to work with that? University of Washington admin pride themselves on being part of a trans friendly institution. At the ceremonial pride flag raising, they honored the recently murdered trans girl and UW student Juniper Blessing with a new scholarship [2]. But when asked to simply waive the costs of replacing an ID card for anyone, cis or trans, who changes their name, they moan that we’re asking for “special treatment” and fear-monger about the federal government. How do admin really feel about the queer community? Seattle is a sanctuary city for many trans people fleeing violence from across the country. What precedent does it set if the largest employer in the city refuses to bargain over basic protections? Admin’s response to the transition support MOU we proposed must be seen alongside their other bargaining positions. So far, admin have proposed to: Slash anti-discrimination protections (for example, by removing “medical condition” from the list of protected categories), citing fear of the federal administration. Set Postdoc and Research Staff wages to barely increase, representing an effective $7500 wage cut (accounting for inflation) over 3 years. Admin agreed their own offer “fucking sucks”, and its less than half what they gave to non-union staff. Effectively take away our right to information about their bargaining proposals, so they never have to prove a thing they assert at the bargaining table. It’s clear that admin will not give us a fair deal until we show them we won’t take anything less. We’re calling on our community allies – students, faculty and staff, fellow unions, community organizations – to pressure UW admin to start getting serious about our contract, and to support trans workers! If you’d like to help out, you can sign up here and we’ll reach out to you. We also encourage you to share your opinions directly to UW admin by emailing the vice president of Human Resources Heather Horn at hhorn1@uw.edu.
Puget Sound Labor News Tracker@pnwlabortracker.bsky.social · 5h ago

Postdocs and research staff at the Unversity of Washington, organized through @uaw4121.bsky.social, are asking community members to write to the UW VP of HR to demand that UW not slash anti-discrimination protections. See more here: uaw4121.org/trans-equity/

leah isobel@humblepopstar.bsky.social · 8h ago

new piece up for @48hills.bsky.social! talked about the @videogameworkers.bsky.social hardship fund, the @necrosoftgames.com fundraising bundle, trust, and how workers' efforts to respond to present conditions might help build the future. check it out!

As wider layoffs hit, videogame workers union launches hardship fund - 48 hills

UVH-CWA aid initiative and innovative Necrosoft bundle aim to support affected workers from indie orgs and big corps.

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UNITEHERE Local 8@uniteherelocal8.bsky.social · 5d ago

The fight is contagious. Last month, restaurant workers at The Walrus and the Carpenter were inspired by our strike at the Embassy Suites, walked out and stayed out until they won their contract. Now their union continues to have our back.

Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace@speea-ifpte2001.bsky.social · 6d ago

The ​SPEEA negotiating team said the proposal "offers real and meaningful ⁠value to the membership, delivers real positive change to ​work/life balance and delivers on the membership's priorities." www.reuters.com/business/wor...

Boeing sends contract offer to engineers union; deal endorsed by negotiators

Boeing said on Thursday it had sent a contract offer to the union representing roughly ​17,000 engineers and technical workers in its commercial ‌airplane division.

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Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace@speea-ifpte2001.bsky.social · 6d ago

The Prof and Tech teams both are endorsing the offer, saying it offers real and meaningful value to the membership, delivers real positive change to work/life balance and delivers on the membership's priorities. speea.org/prof-and-tec...

July 30 Update – Boeing presents SPEEA with final offer - SPEEA IFPTE Local 2001

SPEEA’s Negotiation Team has received offers from Boeing on proposed four-year collective bargaining agreements for some 17,000 aerospace professionals. There are two agreements, one for the Professio...

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Emergency Workplace Organizing Committee (EWOC)@organizeworkers.bsky.social · 6d ago

Federal labor rights: A sectoral guide to organizing Wondering which U.S. labor law protects your job? Learn if your sector (private, public, gig, rail, or ag) has the legal right to organize, strike, and unionize.

Federal labor rights: A sectoral guide to organizing

Wondering which U.S. labor law protects your job? Learn if your sector (private, public, gig, rail, or ag) has the legal right to organize, strike, and unionize.

workerorganizing.org

Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO@wslc.bsky.social · last wk.

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 STAND

The 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 […]

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@mlklabor.bsky.social · 2w ago

As of today, Seattle Embassy Suites workers have been on strike for 5 weeks. Workers like Christian are giving everything they have to win a better future for their families. You can support Embassy Suites workers on the picket line every day from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. ✊

Troublemakers@troublemakers.bsky.social · 2w ago

Should the future be decided by people or chatbots? Join the first Washington AI Resistance Virtual Listening Session on July 27 to help us shape our campaign to put people first! RSVP here:

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Virtual Listening Session: WA-AIR People's Bill of Rights on AI. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Virtual Listening Session: WA-AIR People's Bill of Rights on AI. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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Labor Notes@labornotes.bsky.social · 2w ago

As major unions like the UFCW and SEIU consider committing serious resources to support a broader effort to organize Amazon, there is a lot to learn from another ambitious union campaign: SEIU’s Fight for 15, write organizers Rand Wilson and Peter Olney labornotes.org/blogs/2026/0...

Viewpoint: What Amazon Workers Can Learn from the Successes (and Failures) of the Fight for 15

If the labor movement is to maintain and raise standards, then we must organize Amazon—one of the largest employers and most powerful corporations in the U.S. today. Already thousands of Amazon worker...

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Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network@waisn.bsky.social · 2w ago

Important immigration court updates are affecting people with pending cases in Washington state. If you or someone you know has an upcoming hearing, please share this information and take steps to stay informed. Together, we can help keep our communities informed, connected, and prepared.

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