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"Now that we won, they're trying to tell me I'm actually doing worse now?"
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"Now that we won, they're trying to tell me I'm actually doing worse now?"
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Check out Crystal Thompson, a Domino's worker, fast-food striker, and Working Washington leader with a hot-take on that notorious minimum wage study that you probably haven't seen before — a worker's opinion.

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Tens of thousands of Seattle food, coffee, and retail workers now have the right to a secure schedule
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Tens of thousands of Seattle food, coffee, and retail workers now have the right to a secure schedule
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Secure scheduling takes effect July 1, 2017 for thousands of Seattle food, coffee, and retail workers. That means two weeks notice of your schedule, predictability pay if your employer changes that schedule, no more mandatory clopening shifts, and access to additional hours for those who want them.

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A dramatic spike
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A dramatic spike
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The week in work, including a fast food striker in their own words, small money in the gig economy, the Trump NLRB, Northwest CEOs, $600 million worth of anxiety, and health & safety in agriculture.

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Congress could do something. (Something good, even!)
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Congress could do something. (Something good, even!)
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Reality can really change your perspective
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Workers win paid family leave!
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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.