Puget Sound Labor News Tracker
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Trying to consolidate all the local labor news into one feed
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Nominations are open for the Washinton State Nurses Hall of Fame. This is WSNA’s highest honor, given to nurses who have made significant contributions to the profession of nursing. Nominate a nursing hero today at wsna.org/hof
December 6, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Nominations are open for the Washinton State Nurses Hall of Fame. This is WSNA’s highest honor, given to nurses who have made significant contributions to the profession of nursing. Nominate a nursing hero today at wsna.org/hof
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Seattle Starbucks workers are once again on the picket line. This time they’re digging in for the long-term, nationwide strike.
@guyoron.net reports.
@guyoron.net reports.
Starbucks baristas go on nationwide strike as bargaining stalls
Starbucks baristas go on nationwide strike as bargaining stalls
www.realchangenews.org
December 6, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Seattle Starbucks workers are once again on the picket line. This time they’re digging in for the long-term, nationwide strike.
@guyoron.net reports.
@guyoron.net reports.
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Greggy “Kuya G” Sorio’s health is rapidly deteriorating after months of medical neglect inside the Northwest Detention Center. Despite serious conditions developed in ICE custody, he now faces imminent deportation.
➡️ Take action: actionnetwork.org/petitions/ju...
www.thestand.org/2025/12/depo...
➡️ Take action: actionnetwork.org/petitions/ju...
www.thestand.org/2025/12/depo...
Deportation ‘would be a death sentence’
Filipino community member facing imminent deportation despite serious health conditions developed while in ICE detention TACOMA, WA (December 4, 2025) — Greggy “Kuya G” Sorio’s health continues to det...
www.thestand.org
December 4, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Greggy “Kuya G” Sorio’s health is rapidly deteriorating after months of medical neglect inside the Northwest Detention Center. Despite serious conditions developed in ICE custody, he now faces imminent deportation.
➡️ Take action: actionnetwork.org/petitions/ju...
www.thestand.org/2025/12/depo...
➡️ Take action: actionnetwork.org/petitions/ju...
www.thestand.org/2025/12/depo...
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Moses Lake Education Association is denouncing the District’s choice to file an injunction rather than negotiate a contract that prioritizes good learning and working conditions and ends the now 4-day strike
https://ow.ly/x43850XC8HK
https://ow.ly/x43850XC8HK
December 4, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Moses Lake Education Association is denouncing the District’s choice to file an injunction rather than negotiate a contract that prioritizes good learning and working conditions and ends the now 4-day strike
https://ow.ly/x43850XC8HK
https://ow.ly/x43850XC8HK
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1/ WAISN is proud to announce our 2026 Policy Platform. Shaped by directly impacted immigrants and refugees, this year we’re championing health equity, deportation defense, and protections that keep our communities safe and resourced. #WALeg
Explore the full platform here: bit.ly/waisn2026eng
Explore the full platform here: bit.ly/waisn2026eng
December 4, 2025 at 9:11 PM
1/ WAISN is proud to announce our 2026 Policy Platform. Shaped by directly impacted immigrants and refugees, this year we’re championing health equity, deportation defense, and protections that keep our communities safe and resourced. #WALeg
Explore the full platform here: bit.ly/waisn2026eng
Explore the full platform here: bit.ly/waisn2026eng
Sounds like this bargaining unit includes some local folks as well!
BREAKING: 500 workers for the Environmental Defense Fund are unionizing with @cwaunion.bsky.social @newsguild.org @wbng.org.
December 4, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Sounds like this bargaining unit includes some local folks as well!
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SEA is the only major West Coast airport where workers aren't guaranteed affordable healthcare.
The @PortofSeattle has the opportunity to fix this injustice. Tell the Port Commission that you support healthcare for airport workers: bit.ly/HealthySEA
The @PortofSeattle has the opportunity to fix this injustice. Tell the Port Commission that you support healthcare for airport workers: bit.ly/HealthySEA
December 3, 2025 at 6:18 PM
SEA is the only major West Coast airport where workers aren't guaranteed affordable healthcare.
The @PortofSeattle has the opportunity to fix this injustice. Tell the Port Commission that you support healthcare for airport workers: bit.ly/HealthySEA
The @PortofSeattle has the opportunity to fix this injustice. Tell the Port Commission that you support healthcare for airport workers: bit.ly/HealthySEA
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APALA Seattle helped Vietnamese workers at Ba Mien Seafood Market win $74k for PSST & wage theft violation. Since 2024, APALA Seattle has partnered with Seattle’s Office of Labor Standards through culturally grounded outreach & worker-rights enforcement.
https://ow.ly/L3US50XBvRL
https://ow.ly/L3US50XBvRL
APALA Seattle assists wage theft investigation — The STAND
The partnership with Seattle Office of Labor Standards wins over $74,0000 for Ba Mien Seafood Market workers.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:47 PM
APALA Seattle helped Vietnamese workers at Ba Mien Seafood Market win $74k for PSST & wage theft violation. Since 2024, APALA Seattle has partnered with Seattle’s Office of Labor Standards through culturally grounded outreach & worker-rights enforcement.
https://ow.ly/L3US50XBvRL
https://ow.ly/L3US50XBvRL
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If you’re a community member, elected official, or part of an org worried about the threat of an “all cuts” Washington State budget in 2026, sign on in support of the Well Washington Fund: my new bill that will mitigate austerity budgeting in the state legislature:
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Support the Well Washington Fund! In the 2026 Washington State Legislative Session, let's protect healthcare, higher education, and housing.
The information provided below will be used solely to contact and rally supporters of the Well Washington Fund, and to demonstrate - on social media - the broad base of support for protecting the publ...
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December 3, 2025 at 9:11 PM
If you’re a community member, elected official, or part of an org worried about the threat of an “all cuts” Washington State budget in 2026, sign on in support of the Well Washington Fund: my new bill that will mitigate austerity budgeting in the state legislature:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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A new issue has hit the #Seattle streets!
In this week's paper:
- @guyoron.net covers @sbworkersunited.org's nationwide strike.
- Our newsroom announces our new generative AI policy.
- Dev Manager Kelly Nguyen writes about the power of community.
📍Find a vendor now: tinyurl.com/find-a-vendor
In this week's paper:
- @guyoron.net covers @sbworkersunited.org's nationwide strike.
- Our newsroom announces our new generative AI policy.
- Dev Manager Kelly Nguyen writes about the power of community.
📍Find a vendor now: tinyurl.com/find-a-vendor
December 4, 2025 at 12:06 AM
A new issue has hit the #Seattle streets!
In this week's paper:
- @guyoron.net covers @sbworkersunited.org's nationwide strike.
- Our newsroom announces our new generative AI policy.
- Dev Manager Kelly Nguyen writes about the power of community.
📍Find a vendor now: tinyurl.com/find-a-vendor
In this week's paper:
- @guyoron.net covers @sbworkersunited.org's nationwide strike.
- Our newsroom announces our new generative AI policy.
- Dev Manager Kelly Nguyen writes about the power of community.
📍Find a vendor now: tinyurl.com/find-a-vendor
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We're coming away with some AMAZING wins. Last October, we secured an interim $70k salary floor for all Noisy Creek employees.
Our new contract enshrines that as the minimum starting salary, while also guaranteeing salary bumps for longtime staff, and annual cost of living adjustments.
Our new contract enshrines that as the minimum starting salary, while also guaranteeing salary bumps for longtime staff, and annual cost of living adjustments.
December 4, 2025 at 12:08 AM
We're coming away with some AMAZING wins. Last October, we secured an interim $70k salary floor for all Noisy Creek employees.
Our new contract enshrines that as the minimum starting salary, while also guaranteeing salary bumps for longtime staff, and annual cost of living adjustments.
Our new contract enshrines that as the minimum starting salary, while also guaranteeing salary bumps for longtime staff, and annual cost of living adjustments.
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After just over a year of bargaining, union employees at The Stranger, the Portland Mercury, EverOut, and Bold Type Tickets have just ratified their first-ever contract!
🥳 🎉 🥳 🎉
🥳 🎉 🥳 🎉
December 4, 2025 at 12:02 AM
After just over a year of bargaining, union employees at The Stranger, the Portland Mercury, EverOut, and Bold Type Tickets have just ratified their first-ever contract!
🥳 🎉 🥳 🎉
🥳 🎉 🥳 🎉
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We'll be there! Will you?
Put the second session of the People's Forum on AI on your calendar! The first one was super inspiring, and this one will be too.
Last time we were AT CAPACITY for the church, so sign up in advance: actionnetwork.org/events/ai-pe...
It's time to change the trajectory.
Last time we were AT CAPACITY for the church, so sign up in advance: actionnetwork.org/events/ai-pe...
It's time to change the trajectory.
December 3, 2025 at 2:51 AM
We'll be there! Will you?
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Nearly 100 nurse practitioners, PAs & optometrists at MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital have filed to unionize with UAPD. “These children deserve the best possible care, and that requires the appropriate resources,” said UAPD President Dr. Stuart Bussey.
https://ow.ly/KO5550XAV9X
https://ow.ly/KO5550XAV9X
Pediatric healthcare providers unionizing in Tacoma — The STAND
Dozens of providers at MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital seek to join the Union of America Physicians and Dentists
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December 2, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Nearly 100 nurse practitioners, PAs & optometrists at MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital have filed to unionize with UAPD. “These children deserve the best possible care, and that requires the appropriate resources,” said UAPD President Dr. Stuart Bussey.
https://ow.ly/KO5550XAV9X
https://ow.ly/KO5550XAV9X
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Today's News:
✍️Educator, healthcare strikes
✍️Congressional standstill
✍️Tradeswomen speak out after jobsite killing
✍️AI soon to review Medicare claims
✍️Seattle CEO pay spikes
https://ow.ly/eAXk50XAVff
✍️Educator, healthcare strikes
✍️Congressional standstill
✍️Tradeswomen speak out after jobsite killing
✍️AI soon to review Medicare claims
✍️Seattle CEO pay spikes
https://ow.ly/eAXk50XAVff
December 2, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Today's News:
✍️Educator, healthcare strikes
✍️Congressional standstill
✍️Tradeswomen speak out after jobsite killing
✍️AI soon to review Medicare claims
✍️Seattle CEO pay spikes
https://ow.ly/eAXk50XAVff
✍️Educator, healthcare strikes
✍️Congressional standstill
✍️Tradeswomen speak out after jobsite killing
✍️AI soon to review Medicare claims
✍️Seattle CEO pay spikes
https://ow.ly/eAXk50XAVff
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Starbucks workers are striking for better working conditions!
A Redmond shop is on strike & maintains daily pickets. We encourage SnoCo DSA members to support them in the spirit of working class solidarity.
🌹➡You can sign up for a shift to picket at www.snocodsa.org/events/starbucks
A Redmond shop is on strike & maintains daily pickets. We encourage SnoCo DSA members to support them in the spirit of working class solidarity.
🌹➡You can sign up for a shift to picket at www.snocodsa.org/events/starbucks
December 2, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Starbucks workers are striking for better working conditions!
A Redmond shop is on strike & maintains daily pickets. We encourage SnoCo DSA members to support them in the spirit of working class solidarity.
🌹➡You can sign up for a shift to picket at www.snocodsa.org/events/starbucks
A Redmond shop is on strike & maintains daily pickets. We encourage SnoCo DSA members to support them in the spirit of working class solidarity.
🌹➡You can sign up for a shift to picket at www.snocodsa.org/events/starbucks
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#OnThisDay in 1999, police enforced a "no protest zone" around the WTO meeting in Seattle and arrested hundreds of demonstrators. historylink.org/File/2141
December 1, 2025 at 7:32 PM
#OnThisDay in 1999, police enforced a "no protest zone" around the WTO meeting in Seattle and arrested hundreds of demonstrators. historylink.org/File/2141
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#OnThisDay in 1999, when most journalists were cleared out of downtown Seattle during the WTO protests, HistoryLink had the only live feed of the disturbance (one frame per minute) from the webcam in our office window. Learn more about it here: www.historylink.org/File/9203
November 30, 2025 at 7:48 PM
#OnThisDay in 1999, when most journalists were cleared out of downtown Seattle during the WTO protests, HistoryLink had the only live feed of the disturbance (one frame per minute) from the webcam in our office window. Learn more about it here: www.historylink.org/File/9203
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Mark your calendar for actions in December! Most notably the Open Bargaining Teach-in on Thursday, December 4th and the Bob's Billionaire Budget Press Conference on Saturday, December 14th.
December 1, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Mark your calendar for actions in December! Most notably the Open Bargaining Teach-in on Thursday, December 4th and the Bob's Billionaire Budget Press Conference on Saturday, December 14th.
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BREAKING: A new wave of union baristas are joining the longest ULP strike in Starbucks history! 2,500 union baristas across 120+ stores in 85 cities are now on an open-ended ULP strike. We're SIXTEEN DAYS in and only getting stronger ✊
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 28, 2025 at 11:05 AM
BREAKING: A new wave of union baristas are joining the longest ULP strike in Starbucks history! 2,500 union baristas across 120+ stores in 85 cities are now on an open-ended ULP strike. We're SIXTEEN DAYS in and only getting stronger ✊
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Thank you @Teamsters for walking the walk and backing our national ULP strike. THIS is what solidarity looks like ✊
🚨 MAJOR BREAKING!! 🚨
In a previously unreleased memo, Teamsters President Sean O’Brien throws the FULL WEIGHT of his union behind striking Starbucks workers.
Teamsters drivers have already refused to make hundreds of deliveries to Starbucks stores where baristas are striking.
#NoContractNoCoffee
In a previously unreleased memo, Teamsters President Sean O’Brien throws the FULL WEIGHT of his union behind striking Starbucks workers.
Teamsters drivers have already refused to make hundreds of deliveries to Starbucks stores where baristas are striking.
#NoContractNoCoffee
November 26, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Thank you @Teamsters for walking the walk and backing our national ULP strike. THIS is what solidarity looks like ✊
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Congratulations to MLK Labor Political Director Corina Yballa for being named to co-lead Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson's transition committee on Economic Development and Workers' Rights!
We look forward to bringing the voice of the labor movement to the new administration.
We look forward to bringing the voice of the labor movement to the new administration.
November 26, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Congratulations to MLK Labor Political Director Corina Yballa for being named to co-lead Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson's transition committee on Economic Development and Workers' Rights!
We look forward to bringing the voice of the labor movement to the new administration.
We look forward to bringing the voice of the labor movement to the new administration.
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The holidays are supposed to be about family, gratitude and community... NOT about funding companies that harm ours. We're saying NO to Target, Home Depot, and Amazon for funding and/or caving to the MAGA regime's hateful policies. #WeAintBuyingIt 🚫🚫🚫
November 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The holidays are supposed to be about family, gratitude and community... NOT about funding companies that harm ours. We're saying NO to Target, Home Depot, and Amazon for funding and/or caving to the MAGA regime's hateful policies. #WeAintBuyingIt 🚫🚫🚫
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We're firing a shot across the bow!
1000 Amazon workers have signed our Open Letter: AI hype is a distraction from its staggering costs.
And here's the letter if you haven't signed yet (Not just for Amazonians; we also love solidarity signatures): www.amazonclimatejustice.org
1000 Amazon workers have signed our Open Letter: AI hype is a distraction from its staggering costs.
And here's the letter if you haven't signed yet (Not just for Amazonians; we also love solidarity signatures): www.amazonclimatejustice.org
PR: AI hype is a distraction from its staggering costs, say 1000+ Amazon employees
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, November 26, 2025 Press contact: hello@amazonclimatejustice.org AI hype is a distraction from its staggering costs, say 1000+ Amazon employees Over 1,000 Amazon emplo...
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November 26, 2025 at 7:14 PM
We're firing a shot across the bow!
1000 Amazon workers have signed our Open Letter: AI hype is a distraction from its staggering costs.
And here's the letter if you haven't signed yet (Not just for Amazonians; we also love solidarity signatures): www.amazonclimatejustice.org
1000 Amazon workers have signed our Open Letter: AI hype is a distraction from its staggering costs.
And here's the letter if you haven't signed yet (Not just for Amazonians; we also love solidarity signatures): www.amazonclimatejustice.org
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Staffers Say Sound Transit Refused to Bargain on Return-to-Office Policy, Use of Consultants
But Sound Transit says they’re bargaining “in good faith,” and that staffers should have known they couldn’t work from home indefinitely.
publicola.com/2025/11/25/s...
But Sound Transit says they’re bargaining “in good faith,” and that staffers should have known they couldn’t work from home indefinitely.
publicola.com/2025/11/25/s...
Staffers Say Sound Transit Refused to Bargain on Return-to-Office Policy, Use of Consultants - PubliCola
But Sound Transit says they’re bargaining “in good faith,” and that staffers should have known they couldn’t work from…
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November 26, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Staffers Say Sound Transit Refused to Bargain on Return-to-Office Policy, Use of Consultants
But Sound Transit says they’re bargaining “in good faith,” and that staffers should have known they couldn’t work from home indefinitely.
publicola.com/2025/11/25/s...
But Sound Transit says they’re bargaining “in good faith,” and that staffers should have known they couldn’t work from home indefinitely.
publicola.com/2025/11/25/s...