The State Supreme Court has rejected Alaska's only remaining case touching on SeaTac Proposition 1. After a long delay, it’s time for $15 to finally arrive for several thousand poverty-wage workers at our airport.
Read MoreEconomic outlook touted by Downtown Seattle Association in 2016 flies in the face of gloomy predictions offered by Downtown Seattle Association in 2014.
The Downtown Seattle Association wants everyone to know 2015 was a good year for business — even though before Seattle passed $15 they sent a letter to Mayor Murray threatening that business would close and jobs would be lost if the city raised wages.
Read MoreWe need secure scheduling - Crystal Thompson
How are you supposed to be able to plan your life when you have no idea what your work schedule will be week to week?
Read MoreWe need secure scheduling - Ilana Greenberg
Ilana has worked at Starbucks for nearly a decade, but even she doesn't have a secure schedule.
Read MoreWe need secure scheduling - Darrion Sjoquist
Darrion has been leading the fight for secure scheduling in Seattle. he even hand delivered a letter to Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz asking for the company to do right by its workers.
Read MoreWe need secure scheduling - Grant Medsker
How can you plan your life when your work schedule is all over the place?
Read MoreA barista, a billionaire, and three City Councilmembers
Whether you're a billionaire, a barista, or you have a different job, now is the time to add your voice for secure scheduling. Just fill out our quick survey, and we'll compile the information to make sure people know just how big an issue scheduling is — and how it affects our lives.
Read MoreScheduling Survey
Our working lives are out of balance: companies like Starbucks, Safeway, Amazon, and McDonald’s are demanding we offer them 24/7 availability — but they're not offering us the flexibility we need to care for our families, contribute to our communities, and live our lives.
Read More"It's really hard to plan without having the schedule more than 5 days in advance.
I just think that consistency is key, and it seems like it's hard to have consistent hours here. It's frustrating when you do get hours but then you're sent home to cut labor or because it's slow. There's no way to plan your life. I don't think that work should be a hindrance."
Read MoreTake our survey: What do you think about a $13.50 statewide minimum wage?
A coalition of labor and community groups called Raise Up Washington has filed an initiative that would raise the statewide minimum wage to $13.50/hour over four years and ensure every worker has the right to paid sick and safe time. What do you think about this proposal? Take our survey and let us know.
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