Trade Up Events Coming in October!Trade Up introduces juniors and seniors to trade career opportunities. Students receive hands-on experience in trades such as electrical, carpentry, laborer, ironworking, machinist, firefighter, and numerous others. October Trade Up Events |
Snohomish Foundation's Trades Initiative Erases Training Barriers to Enter WorkforceFor Garbiel Cortes to apprentice as a barber, getting the tools of the trade — from capes to clippers — cost money. The pro styling tools, over $1,000. The clippers, $300 each. It all adds up, he said. Through a grant program at the Snohomish Education Foundation, these were covered. Read Entire Article |
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• Union workers' median weekly earnings are 16% higher than their nonunion counterparts
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The Snohomish & Island County Labor Council and Its Purpose
Established in 1902 (as the Everett Central Labor Council), the Snohomish & Island County Labor Council (SICLC) is the hub where union members come together to advocate labor interests and support one another. These associations strengthen legislative activism and pro-labor policies/political candidates. Members support each other and their unions by keeping each other informed on labor issues, bargaining successes and participation in trade career opportunities.
The SICLC is actively engaged in the community through local food drives, providing school supplies, and participating in civic organizations and boards.
The Labor Council includes more than 60 affiliates representing approximately 42,000 union working families in the two counties. The Council is governed by more than 250 delegates appointed to represent their unions. Those delegates are eligible to be elected to the ten-member Executive Board that oversees the Council's affairs and its fiduciary responsibilities.
Snohomish & Island County Labor Council is an affiliate of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO).
Boeing and Engineers' Union Reach Tentative Contract AgreementBoeing and its engineering union reached a tentative contract agreement on Friday, September 11th, union officials said. The four-year offer includes higher general wage increases than the first offer. Read Entire Article |
Everett Public Schools OKs 2-Year Contract With Teacher's UnionEverett Public Schools approved a two-year collective bargaining agreement on Tuesday, September 8th with the Everett Education Association, the union representing over 1,300 teachers across the district. Read Entire Article |
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