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mlklabor.bsky.social @mlklabor.bsky.social · 7h
Join @seiu925.bsky.social members who work at UW on Thursday for an INFORMATIONAL PICKET as they continue their fight for a fair contract. There will be pickets from noon-1 at Red Square, Harborview, UW Tacoma, UW Bothell and UWMC.
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Tom Vásquez @tomvasquez.bsky.social · 6h
A total of 14 WAISN workers were laid off today, many of whom were in support of a unionizing effort. This appears to be a targeted attack on worker organizing activity. Follow www.instagram.com/waisnworkerc... to stay updated.
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Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO @wslc.bsky.social · 11h
If the Seattle Times wants to protect its journalism from AI, it should accept worker proposals for AI safeguards and PUT IT IN THE CONTRACT! ✊ #SeattleTimes #FairContractNow #UnionStrong ID & WA News Guilds
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SEIU Local 925 @seiu925.bsky.social · 15h
Membership has voted “NO” by 83.3% on accepting UW’s "last-best-final" offer. It’s time to turn our “NO” into energy. Join your Union colleagues TOMORROW, Oct 1 @ 12pm to show UW we are united in not accepting their offer & pressure them to come back with a fair deal! bit.ly/925picketsignup
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Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace @speea-ifpte2001.bsky.social · 13h
Reminder: Voting on #Boeing's contract offers concludes at noon TOMORROW!
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Puget Sound Labor News Tracker @pnwlabortracker.bsky.social · 19h
WAISN Worker Collective, the independent union representing workers at @waisn.bsky.social, has reported that two Hotline workers and one Rapid Response Organizer have been laid off this morning.
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mlklabor.bsky.social @mlklabor.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The Labor Movement stands with Seattle school bus drivers as they fight for a fair contract. These 300 Teamsters safely drive students to and from school every day. It's time for Zūm Services and SPS to come to the table with a fair deal and avoid a costly strike.
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ID & WA News Guilds @idwanewsguilds.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
bit.ly/IdLayoffFund
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ID & WA News Guilds @idwanewsguilds.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
bit.ly/WaLayoffFund
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ID & WA News Guilds @idwanewsguilds.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Please donate to our GoFundMes to directly help our seven McClatchy workers across Washington and 10 in Idaho who lost their jobs, and give them a 'Thank you' for their relentless coverage of our communities. Links in bio and below
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Puget Sound Labor News Tracker @pnwlabortracker.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
@uaw4121.bsky.social has announced a strike authorization vote for their research staff and postdoc units, to take place on November 9. UAW 4121 will be rallying this Wednesday with community partners: bsky.app/profile/seat...
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Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO @wslc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
From The STAND: The Pierce Co.CLC has officially taken ownership of the former Willard School in Tacoma, a major step toward a new model for childcare & workforce support.“We will create something that working families can count on for generations,” PCCLC Pres. Nathe Lawver ow.ly/JVRq50ZRzFY
Exterior view of Willard Early Learning Center building under a clear blue sky with a flagpole in front.
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mlklabor.bsky.social @mlklabor.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
**NEW LOCATION** Join Seattle Times workers on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Denny Way and Stewart St. from noon-1. Stand with journalists for a fair contract!
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HistoryLink.org @historylink.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
#OnThisDay in 1916, IWW members organizing North Yakima apple pickers were arrested in the midst of a large street meeting and jailed. historylink.org/File/7335
Overview of Yakima City (now Union Gap). Union Gap , Washington, 1884
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Pierce County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO @piercelabor.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Today we closed on eastside Tacoma's Willard Early Learning Center! Plans include childcare during nontraditional hours, apprenticeships for childcare workers, space for affiliates and community groups - PCCLC's first home of its own since the late 1970's! Read more at bit.ly/willardpurchase
Alt text: Six Pierce Labor members pose together in front of a green curtain. Text reads: “From Idea to Institution: Pierce Labor Purchases Willard Early Learning Center.” Pierce Labor has purchased Tacoma’s former Willard School to create a childcare and workforce education center offering affordable care during nontraditional hours, childcare career pathways, and workforce and apprenticeship education. A “Read More” link points to bit.ly/willardpurchase.
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Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO @wslc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
More than 500 UW postdocs, research staff & allies marched Wednesday demanding a contract with fair raises & no rollback of anti-discrimination protections. UAW Local 4121 members are also fighting for immigration support & job security, with more actions planned for 9/30. ow.ly/qKe250ZR7Ye
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Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO @wslc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Today’s Labor news from The STAND: ✍️Amazon workers walk out for a union ✍️ICE kidnapping WA caregivers ✍️WA nears CA-QC carbon market link ✍️AT&T sheds jobs in AI push ✍️Trump officials cut 760k from health coverage ow.ly/Ykzt50ZR9a1
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Seattle DSA @seattledsa.org · 24/09/2026
If you can attend the rally, please RSVP here: 📋 ✅ and keep scrolling for more ways to help ⬇️
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Demand trans dignity at UW!
Postdocs and research staff at the University of Washington have been in bargaining for months with little progress. Among our core demands is new contract language that would explicitly outline prote...
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Seattle DSA @seattledsa.org · 24/09/2026
Support Trans Workers 📢 there is a UAW rally on Wednesday 9/30 at 1PM at Odegaard Library 📚 ✊ post docs & research staff are proposing explicit protections for trans workers in their contract negotiations with University of Washington, which the administration has rejected twice, but you can help ⬇️
A flyer for the event. There is a QR code to scan to RSVP. A raised fist in the colors of the trans pride flag is next to text reading: 
Demand Trans Dignity 
Wednesday, September 30th at 1PM at Odegaard Library 
UW has repeatedly refused to bargain over protections for its trans workers. It’s up to us to fight back. 
UAW 4121
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Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace @speea-ifpte2001.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The vote came at a special meeting of the two Bargaining Unit Councils (BUCs) on Sept. 22. speea.org/prof-and-tec...
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Prof and Tech Councils recommend ‘yes’ votes on contracts - SPEEA IFPTE Local 2001
The Bargaining Unit Councils for SPEEA’s Professional and Technical units are both recommending that their members accept the company’s latest contract offer. The offers “meet most of the needs of the...
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SEIU Local 925 @seiu925.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
After 12+ hours of bargaining with UW yesterday, we voted NO on UW’s last, best, & final offer. We could not agree to the offer in good conscience. We know folks want concrete details. We’ll be sharing those first with members at our Contract Explainer Sessions. We’ll share more on our socials soon!
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Puget Sound Labor News Tracker @pnwlabortracker.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Cannot for the life of me get Instagram to post this with a caption, but we're trying something new! How likely is a strike to kick off in the near future in the Puget Sound region? Tensions are still high at UW (UAW, SEIU, and possibly WFSE) and Boeing (SPEEA). Updates to come!
The Bush-era terrorism alert rebranded as the PNW Upcoming Strike Advisory System. A delightful cartoon U with googly eyes marks the current level as "Elevated: Strike Possible"
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SEIU Local 925 @seiu925.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
"Last year, the King County Board of Health approved a new rule allowing additional safety inspections and adding a second sign at establishments with unresolved labor violations such as withholding pay, forced overtime, or limiting use of paid sick leave." www.kuow.org/health/2026-...
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New signs are coming for King County restaurants with labor violations
The next time you visit a restaurant you might see an extra placard from the health department. Health placards often indicate the business’s food safety rating, but the second sign will have a…
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Starbucks Workers United @sbworkersunited.org · 21/09/2026
It's official: Starbucks is gutting DEI policies company-wide to curry favor with Florida politicians as our union's call for a boycott grows. Vote with your dollar. BOYCOTT STARBUCKS.
Fox News headline: Starbucks agrees to DEI overhaul after blockbuster Florida legal showdown. The coffee giant will pay $1M and submit annual compliance certifications for four years under the agreement
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SEIU Local 925 @seiu925.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Today is our last day of contract bargaining. And @UW has refused to move off of their proposal of a 0% wage increase for our next contract. Join us at the following flyering and banner drops scheduled for today. WE KEEP UW RUNNING!✊ #FairContractNow #UnionsForAll
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SEIU Local 925 @seiu925.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Monday is our last day of contract bargaining. And @UW has refused to move off of their proposal of a 0% wage increase for our next contract. Join us at the following flyering and banner drops scheduled for Monday. WE KEEP UW RUNNING!✊ #FairContractNow #UnionsForAll
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SEIU Local 925 @seiu925.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
SEIU 925 members from King County Wastewater, Parks, and Facilities Maintenance Division gathered outside of King Street Center as they work toward reaching fair contracts. We look forward to the next round of negotiations with King County management. @girmayzahilay.bsky.social
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IFPTE @ifpte.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The @speea-ifpte2001.bsky.social Negotiation Team has concluded bargaining with Boeing and has received the company’s final offer.
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SPEEA Negotiations Team Receives Boeing Final Offer — IFPTE
The SPEEA Negotiation Team has concluded bargaining with Boeing and has received the company’s final offer.
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Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace @speea-ifpte2001.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The details about #Boeing's final offer are now available online. speea.org/prof-and-tec...
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Details on Boeing final offer available on SPEEA’s website - SPEEA IFPTE Local 2001
The details about Boeing's final offer are now available online. About voting Voting on the offer will begin at noon (Pacific) on Thursday, Sept. 24 and will conclude at noon (Pacific) on Thursday, Oc...
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SEIU Local 925 @seiu925.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Join us in Downtown Seattle as King County workers rally for a fair contract. Parks, Wastewater, and our Facilities & Maintenance Utility workers are all involved in tough contract fights and need your solidarity! WHEN: Sept 15 @ 2pm-5pm WHERE: King Street Center: 201 S. Jackson St., Seattle
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Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO @wslc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
SEIU Local 925 & WFSE/AFSCME Council 28 members rallied after UW proposed 0% raises & eliminating DEI language from their contracts. One worker said, “I know my worth is way more than zero. We’re constantly asked to do more for UW. Now it’s time for them to do more for us.” ow.ly/AcW250ZOtby
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ID & WA News Guilds @idwanewsguilds.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Last week, McClatchy Media laid off 17 of our members across the PNW. We're asking for your help supporting the talented, hard-working journalists losing their jobs. Every dollar makes a difference. Support WA journalists at bit.ly/WaLayoffFund and Idaho journalists at bit.ly/IdLayoffFund
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Donate to Support Laid-Off Journalists in Washington State, organized by Eric Rosane
On September 10th, McClatchy Media announced plans to lay off 7 union j… Eric Rosane needs your support for Support Laid-Off Journalists in Washington State
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Amazon Employees for Climate Justice @amzn4climate.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
We were proud to join hotel workers at Embassy Suites to support their strike! And BIG NEWS the Embassy Suites workers won a contract after the longest strike in WA hotel worker history, congratulations @uniteherelocal8.bsky.social !! www.seattletimes.com/business/loc...
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Washington’s longest hotel strike ends with ‘tremendous wins’ in contract
Unionized workers at Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square reached an agreement with their employer.
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Seattle Office of Labor Standards @laborstandards.seattle.gov · 16/09/2026
Council Member Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Casa Latina, Domestic Workers Standards Board members, and a hiring entity celebrate new worker protections for Seattle domestic workers. Press release: www.seattle.gov/.../resou...... #domesticworkers #seattlelaborlaws
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The Stranger @thestranger.com · 15/09/2026
After an 85-day work stoppage, striking unionized Hilton’s Embassy Suites hotel employees signed a contract that union officials say amounts to a “tremendous win."
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Suite Deal - The Stranger
All summer long, if you walked around Seattle’s Stadium District during the day you probably heard the sounds of the labor movement at work—chants and exclamations from the striking unionized employee...
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Labor Notes @labornotes.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
🚨Tonight: Join other union members at our online Workshop on Running for Union Office! When: Tuesday, September 15, 8 p.m. Eastern There's still time to sign up here: labornotes.org/events/2026/...
Graphic with a pink background and the blue and white Labor Notes logo on the top right, with a header that reads, "How to Lose a Union Election in 10 Steps." Behind the text is the obscured but still perhaps recognizable image of two rom-com leads leaning against each other and looking toward each other past their shoulder. Below is more text the lists some classic missteps that lead to losing elections. 

Join tonight's online workshop on "Running for Union Office" on Tuesday, September 15, 8 p.m. Eastern.
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Seattle DSA @seattledsa.org · 15/09/2026
Everyday another workplace is organizing! Workers at the Hepatitis Education Project in Seattle are unionizing with UFCW3000! 🎉
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Puget Sound Labor News Tracker @pnwlabortracker.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Carpenters Local 206 have been demonstrating against Hunters Capital and Exxel Pacific: www.realchangenews.org/news/2026/09...
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Union workers in labor dispute against Hunters Capital and Exxel Pacific
Union workers in labor dispute against Hunters Capital and Exxel Pacific
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mlklabor.bsky.social @mlklabor.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Seattle was built on the backs of generations of longshore workers. When an out-of-state cruise company comes to our public docks and uses non-union labor with substandard wages, we fight back.
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Seattle DSA @seattledsa.org · 13/09/2026
Congratulations 🎉 to the workers at local pet supply chain Mud Bay who just won their union vote 15-2 with the assistance of UFCW3000! 🎊🌹 Union power! 🐕 🐈‍⬛ 🐇
Black cat in the middle of yawning but it’s like she’s yelling. She’s in a cat bed and leaning against a Cerberus stuffed animal.
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mlklabor.bsky.social @mlklabor.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
When a non-union east coast cruise company like American Cruise Lines comes to Seattle and hires non-union workers, the Labor Movement shows up. We are proud to join ILWU to fight back and protect good union jobs 🪧
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Puget Sound Labor News Tracker @pnwlabortracker.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Shoreline School District staff with Shoreline Educational Support Professional Association have reached a tentative agreement with the district to avoid a strike: www.ospreynews.net/p/shoreline-...
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Shoreline staff and school district reach agreement, avoid strike
The tentative agreement
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Seattle DSA @seattledsa.org · 12/09/2026
It’s actually the longest hotel strike in the history of the entire state of Washington, not just Seattle! Really inspiring. ✨
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Seattle DSA @seattledsa.org · 12/09/2026
Congratulations 🎉 to UNITE HERE Local 8 members at Embassy Suites Pioneer Square who have won a contract with Hilton after 85 days on strike, the longest hotel strike in Seattle history! 🌹
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Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace @speea-ifpte2001.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Our SPEEA team credited the activism of the union’s members for moving #Boeing to a better proposal than the one rejected on Aug. 21. speea.org/prof-and-tec...
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Negotiations Team receives Boeing final offer - SPEEA IFPTE Local 2001
The Negotiation Team has concluded bargaining with Boeing and has received the company’s final offer. Our SPEEA team credited the activism of the union’s members for moving Boeing to a better proposal...
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Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace @speea-ifpte2001.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
If approved, the roughly 17,000 members of ​SPEEA's professional and technical units would get a 10% wage raise on ⁠October 16, followed by 4% raises plus merit-based increases in 2027 through 2030. www.reuters.com/business/wor...
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Boeing and engineers' union reach tentative contract agreement
Boeing ‌and its engineering union reached a tentative contract agreement on Friday, union officials said.
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Puget Sound Labor News Tracker @pnwlabortracker.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Huge news on a Friday, @uniteherelocal8.bsky.social workers at Embassy Suites have WON their strike after 85 days! www.seattletimes.com/business/loc... No word on what this means for the Beacon's Matewan benefit showing on 9/19, but I'm sure the strike fund could use some replenishment...
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Seattle Hilton workers end strike after ‘tremendous wins’ in contract
Unionized workers at Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square reached an agreement with their employer.
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SEIU Local 925 @seiu925.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
We’re currently in mediation bargaining over an Education Stipend. The District is playing hardball and continues to pick apart the stipend in ways that leave some of the lowest-paid employees behind… again. WHAT: School Board Mtg WHEN: Sept 14 @ 6:30 PM WHERE: 16250 NE 74th Street, Redmond, WA
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