Starbucks Baristas Declare Victory in Historic Union ElectionA group of baristas at the Elmwood Starbucks store in Buffalo, New York voted to unionize, becoming the first of the coffee chain giant’s 9,000 corporate-owned stores in the country to do so. Read Article |
Survey: 78% of Kroger Workers are Food InsecureMulti-state survey of 36,000, including Fred Meyers and QFC working in Washington, finds 14% were homeless in the past year. Read Article |
Gary Merlino Drivers’ ULP Strike ContinuesThe Unfair Labor Practice strike by 34 construction drivers at Gary Merlino Construction continues, with pickets ongoing at GMC and Stoneway facilities in Renton and Seattle. Read Article |
Donate to the December Food Drive!
Help needy families this holiday season with a donation. You can choose Snohomish County Food- Volunteers of America or Island County Food- Help House.
Support Our Veterans!
Veterans from all generations are processing the news of what is unfolding in Afghanistan. We want to support them during this concerning time. Find Veteran Resources
It Pays to be UNION!
• Union workers' median weekly earnings are 16% higher than their nonunion counterparts
• Median wages for women Union workers are 20% higer than nonunion women
• Median wages for African American Union workers are 27% higher than nonunion African American workers
• Median wages for Latino Union workers are 39% higher than nonunion Latino workers
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The Snohomish & Island County Labor Council and Its Purpose
The Snohomish and Island County Labor Council is a federation of 64 unions in Snohomish and Island counties. 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.
Support Unions! Buy Union-Made Products
Made-in-America, union-made products available for every occasion. Check out our union-made page.
Are You a Union Member Needing Help During the Pandemic? The SICLC Hardship Fund Can Help
The newly founded SICLC Hardship Fund offers Union members in need assistance during this crisis. Reach out to your Local's Business Agent for guidance. In response to the hardships caused by this pandemic, the SICLC Council felt it was important to provide fast, local support available to our members.
Find Out More and Apply for Hardship Funds
Make a Donation to the SICLC Hardship Fund
Support the Hardship Fund through with an online donation on Amazon Smile. Click the button to go directly to the donation page.
Union Solidarity Night: Everett vs. Victoria on Friday, Feb. 4thGet your Solidarity Night tickets as the Silvertips take on the Royals Friday, Feb. 4th at Angel of the Winds Arena. Order Tickets |
WA Hospital Workers Filed Record Number of Workplace Safety Complaints Last YearIt's another reminder of the exhaustion and burnout nurses, technicians, therapists, aides and other health care staff have struggled with during the pandemic. Read Article |
Snohomish County Adopts State's Strongest Apprenticeship StandardThe Snohomish County Council unanimously passed Substitute Ordinance 20-028 on Oct. 21 to strengthen apprenticeship utilization standards in Snohomish County. Read Article |