Sylvia is a homecare worker who came out in support of fast food workers fighting for $15. She needs $15 too.

Working Washington December 17, 2014

"This winter I've chosen to do without a room and a bed for another year so that my son can have Christmas."

Working Washington December 16, 2014

Find out what you would have to make to afford the median rental price in your town using the interactive map in this article from Zillow. It's probably higher than you think.

Working Washington December 16, 2014

Renting on Minimum Wage? Better Ask for a Raise ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

Jordan works at Popeye's. He went out on strike for $15 and the right to organize!

Working Washington December 10, 2014

Bellevue fast food workers meet with mayor

Guest User December 9, 2014

Thank you to Bellevue Mayor Claudia Balducci, who recently took the time to hear from several local fast food workers.

The fight for $15 makes its way to Aberdeen.

Dec. 4, 2014: “I run out of money before I run out of month.”

Working Washington December 8, 2014

Starting before dawn and going long after dusk on Thursday, December 4, workers in almost 200 American cities walked out on strike demanding $15 an hour and the right to organize without retaliation. From New York to the Pacific Northwest, thousands of workers from fast food restaurants, convenience and dollar stores, and the home care and airport industries came together to challenge their poverty wage employers to do better.

Here in Washington State, where the fight for $15 has already been successful in SeaTac and Seattle, a day of rolling fast food strikes ended with a raucous demonstration outside an Olympia Olive Garden.

Workers Strike Poverty December 4th: Bellevue, Kent, Aberdeen, Olympia

Guest User December 5, 2014

Edmonds food bank volunteer on why we need to raise the wage

Guest User November 30, 2014

Check out this powerful OpEd from an Edmonds food bank volunteer on why she believes higher wages are key to fighting poverty.

http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20141130/OPINION03/141139978/Should-we-raise-Washingtons-minimum-wage

support fast food strikes for $15 — online & at the state capitol

Guest User November 24, 2014

Fast food workers are going on strike for $15 and the right to organize in our state and across the country. You can show your support online — and we'll bring your message to the strikelines!

Ever wonder if corporate executives notice protests?

Guest User November 23, 2014

Well, it sure looks like Alaska Air CEO Brad Tilden was paying attention on November 19th.

Sylvia is a homecare worker who came out in support of fast food workers fighting for $15. She needs $15 too.

"This winter I've chosen to do without a room and a bed for another year so that my son can have Christmas."

Find out what you would have to make to afford the median rental price in your town using the interactive map in this article from Zillow. It's probably higher than you think.

Jordan works at Popeye's. He went out on strike for $15 and the right to organize!

Bellevue fast food workers meet with mayor

Dec. 4, 2014: “I run out of money before I run out of month.”

Workers Strike Poverty December 4th: Bellevue, Kent, Aberdeen, Olympia

Edmonds food bank volunteer on why we need to raise the wage

support fast food strikes for $15 — online & at the state capitol

Ever wonder if corporate executives notice protests?

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

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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

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