Welcome to the Snohomish County Labor Council web site

No Snohomish County Labor Council Meeting This Month!

Instead, we encourage you to attend the WSLC Legislative Conference on Feb. 10-11

Union-Related Links

Machinists Union Organizing Site

Comcast Workers Organizing Site

Union-Sponsored Training Programs

Unions: Family-Friendly Workplaces

Why Organize? Here's Why

America's Unions have fought for worker's rights for decades. Unions give us a voice in the workplace, a good wage and benefits. Find out more about the benefits of organizing. Go Union

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The Union Label and Service Trades Department, AFL-CIO, was founded in 1909 to promote the products and services produced in America by union members.

What Is the Snohomish County Labor Council and What Is Its Purpose?

The Snohomish County Labor Council is a federation of 63 unions in Snohomish County. Those unions represent 42,000 working families for the purpose of bargaining wages/salaries and working conditions with their employers.

The Labor Council and its member unions are dedicated to helping workers organize their workplaces so that they are ensured economic justice and dignity.

Employee Free Choice Act

Find out the latest information on the House and Senate efforts to pass the Employee Free Choice Act, which allows employees to organize and form unions. Free Choice Website

Support Workers: Buy Union-Made Apparel

Buying Union, Made-in-USA products helps American workers and means you're getting the finest quality available.

Click on logos to view their sites.

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When Does the SCLC Meet?

Delegates from member unions attend monthly meetings on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. Those meetings are held at the Labor Temple, 2812 Lombard in Everett, WA.

Directions to SCLC

787 First Flight a Testament to Our Skilled Workers

As posted Dec. 15, 2009 on the IAM751.org website

"This really is a day to celebrate. Our members have worked very long and very hard to make this day possible, going clear back to 2003, when we lobbied Boeing to locate final assembly here. We've had a lot of disagreements and disappointments along the way, but our members have overcome incredible challenges and really come through for the Boeing Co. They've done an outstanding job, and I couldn't be more proud of them. The 787 wouldn't be flying today without the dedication, skills and devotion of our IAM members," stated Tom Wroblewski District 751 President.

IAM 751 members here in Puget Sound have worked a tremendous amount of overtime to make today possible. Most members assigned to the 787 have been working 12-hours-a-day, seven days a week. When Boeing needed us, our members came through. Our members ARE the solution to the 787 outsourcing problems. Read Full Story