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building a workers’ movement that has the power to raise wages, improve labor standards, and change the conversation about work and wealth
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“If we made $15 an hour in Federal Way people wouldn’t have to work two jobs.”

Working Washington December 16, 2015

Alina Hizik works two jobs in Federal Way at Jack in the Box and Chevron. She is willing to do whatever it takes to win $15 - even jump out of a plane.

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In In Our Own Words, South King County Tags South King County

“I know the difference ($15) is going to make for my family.”

Working Washington December 10, 2015

Brandon and Tony both work at the mall in Federal Way. Brandon works two jobs at a nutritional supplement store and a specialty retail store. Working in sales feels like “selling your soul” and management tells you “what your soul is.”

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In In Our Own Words, South King County Tags South King County, Home

“My check this week was like 260 bucks.”

Working Washington December 10, 2015

Tina is a server in Federal Way. She can't plan a life with the low wages and all-over-the-place work schedule.

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In In Our Own Words, South King County Tags Home, South King County

“If you feel like these wages are too low, do something about it.”

Working Washington December 10, 2015

Martina Phelps works as a cashier at McDonald’s and lives in Federal Way. She helped win $15 for Seattle by talking to legislators, telling city councilmembers about her life as a low wage worker, going out on strike, and talking with the Seattle Mayor. Now she wants bring $15 to Federal Way.

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In In Our Own Words Tags Home, South King County

About Working Washington: Our mission is to build a powerful workers’ movement that can not only dramatically improve wages and working conditions, but can also change the local and national conversation about wealth, inequality, and the value of work. More info…

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About Working Washington

Our mission is to build a powerful workers’ movement that can dramatically improve wages and working conditions, and change the local and national conversation about wealth, inequality, and the value of work.

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Our vision is a state where everyone shares in the prosperity we create together: a place where all workers are treated with dignity, paid enough to support themselves, and able to participate in a thriving community.

Now we’re asking supporters to step up to become members of Working Washington.

Working Washington

building a workers’ movement that has the power to raise wages, improve labor standards, and change the conversation about work and wealth

Working Washington unites working people to fight for a fair economy where everyone can support themselves, afford the basics, and contribute to the economy.

Working Washington | 719 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA, 98104, United States

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