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Probably not how we’d spend $13.7 billion but maybe you have a better idea?
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Probably not how we’d spend $13.7 billion but maybe you have a better idea?
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Oh Thursday, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos tweeted to ask for suggestions on how to spend some money to make things better for people. Today, his company announced a $13.7 billion all-cash billion purchase of Whole Foods.

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Sure sounds like Congress is afraid of you.
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Sure sounds like Congress is afraid of you.
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It’s being called a “preemptive strike” against workers rights: Wendy’s, Target, Marriott, Home Depot, and a few hundred other corporations are trying to get Congress to give them a special exemption from having to follow state & local laws that ensure workers get paid sick days.

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BossFeed Briefing
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Ground Control
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The week in work: raising the minimum wage & the economy; GoFundMe & medical expenses; parental leave & discrimination; Bezos & billions; Uber & sexism; astronauts & strikes.

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Our time counts

Workers in coffee, fast food, retail, and other fields are fighting for reliable schedules and access to hours.

RAise up washington: i-1433

We passed I-1433 to raise the statewide minimum wage to $13.50 over the next four years and provide up to 7 days of paid sick & safe leave.

Paid Family Leave

We need a state paid family leave program that recognizes workers have families, too — and sometimes they need time. 

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

Something shady happening at work? Learn more, find out What's My Wage, and take action.

In Our Own Words

Workers share stories about their jobs, their lives, and their communities.

Driving for Dignity

Add your name to the Bill of Rights for passengers & drivers in the Uber economy.