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What's happening with the minimum wage April 1st

Guest User March 27, 2015

The Seattle workers who won the city's landmark $15 minimum wage law will see their first increases next week, while the movement to raise wages and lift up the economy continues to spread across the state.

And yes, there will still be restaurants.

Awesome Letter to the Editor in Ellensburg

Working Washington March 24, 2015

Did you all see this awesome letter to... - Working Washington | Facebook

Working Washington statement of solidarity with Black Lives Matter movement

Guest User March 21, 2015

As working people, we understand that racism is a serious, systemic problem — one that we must work together to address in our communities, our workplaces, and beyond. And we echo the truth of the call that “Black Lives Matter.

Last week low-wage workers met with legislators about wages, paid sick & safe time, and other issues that affect their lives.

Working Washington March 20, 2015

Low-wage workers meet with legislators | Facebook

Renee Erickson is opening two new restaurants in the city. She told the Seattle Times: "I’m totally on board with the $15 min. It’s the right thing to do."

Working Washington March 18, 2015

Renee Erickson is opening two new restaurants in

Fast food workers win in court; $15 law remains in full effect

Guest User March 17, 2015

The original article on Seattle restaurants "going dark" actually lists more restaurant openings than closings

Guest User March 17, 2015

The same article being sent around the crazysphere as proof that Seattle restaurants are closing... actually lists 5 openings and at most 4 closings.

Third-degree burns. McDonald's treatment? MUSTARD.

Working Washington March 16, 2015

$15 and workers’ rights for Olympia!

Working Washington March 13, 2015

SeaTac and Seattle were just the beginning and now workers in Olympia have risen up for $15 and workers’ rights. Add your name in support!

How Toxic Is the Franchise Lobby's Anti-$15 Lawsuit?

Working Washington March 11, 2015

Apparently, the legal action to block Seattle's $15 minimum wage from going into full effect is so unpopular and embarrassing that even extreme right-wing group ALEC is now trying to pretend they had nothing to do with it.