On April 15th, from Spokane to Olympia to Seattle, we came out hundreds strong against poverty wages.
Read MoreOlympia workers occupy Capital Mall *and* the State Capitol as workers rise for $15 in Yakima, Pasco, Olympia, Federal Way, Spokane, and more -- arriving in Seattle 2 pm
It's already the biggest mobilization yet in the movement against poverty wages — and we're still an hour away from the main event in downtown Seattle when Uber drivers, Macy's workers, and Seattle University adjuncts join the movement.
"Federal Way is just the beginning" as major day of action is underway: Next stop — Olympia on Strike
Olympia workers strike for $15
TODAY — 10:45 am
Capital Mall Olive Garden and other chains
2400 Capital Mall Way, Olympia
At 8:00 am, Federal Way fast food workers kicked off today's actions in style, with dozens occupying the Federal Way McDonald's & Burger King to share stories about why they need $15/hour & better working conditions. Next stop is the Olympia strikelines!
Photos & brief B-roll available on dropbox:
Support was incredibly strong: passing cars and trucks honked and waved, and even customers spoke out in support. One man who had just eaten at McDonald's wished workers luck, and urged us on: "A mountain moves one rock at a time," he said.
Eric Taylor works at McDonald's in Federal Way: "Today," he said "we're going to fight.
Jackiie works two fast food jobs, clocking 70 hours a week. For her it's simple: "We can't be living like this."
And David from McDonald's broke it down clearly: "We run these places. We deserve to make a living."
Events continue all day long, culminating 2 pm in downtown Seattle. Follow along online:
http://www.workingwa.org/15-is-just-the-beginning
on twitter at @workingwa and #JustTheBeginning
Statement regarding Alaska Airlines contract worker trapped in cargo hold
This never should have happened. There is absolutely no reason for an airline like Alaska or a contractor like Menzies to lose track of workers on the Sea-Tac runway…
Read MoreApril 15th: $15 is just the beginning. Inequality ends with us.
April 15th is going to be the biggest day of action yet, with rallies and other actions across the state — Spokane to Olympia and Yakima to SeaTac — and across the country. Watch this page for live updates throughout the day. We made history by passing a $15/hour minimum wage in Seattle last year — but $15 is just the beginning — Inequality ends with us.
Read MoreAbout those NFIB "numbers"…
Politics, economics, and the arc of history are all moving against pro-poverty-wage groups like the NFIB — so it’s hard to get too upset when they make up some numbers. What else do they have left
Read MoreWhat's happening with the minimum wage April 1st
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.
Read MoreAwesome Letter to the Editor in Ellensburg
Working Washington statement of solidarity with Black Lives Matter movement
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.
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