Labor Unions, Residents See Economic Impact with New Boeing Assembly Line Coming to Everett in 2024Boeing’s announcement that a fourth assembly line will be added to their Everett facility to produce more 737 Max aircraft has already gotten a lot of attention. Read Article |
High-Paying Jobs That Don't Need a College Degree? Thousands of Them Sit EmptyLike most other American high school students, Garret Morgan had it drummed into him constantly: Go to college. Get a bachelor's degree. Read Article |
Everett Mayor’s Veto of PLA Ordinance Harms Workers, CityEverett Mayor Cassie Franklin vetoed the ordinance. In the veto she listed six reasons, most of which were addressed during comment and through the hard work of Councilmembers Vogeli and Fosse. Read Article |
The New State of Unions
There is a new generation of labor organizers in the United States: baristas, warehouse workers, and grocers.
The Assignment with Audie Cornish.
"It’s far past time we pass this critical legislation to build a stronger and fairer economy — and ensure workers get their fair share of the wealth they help create,” said Senator Murray.
Mike Sells Labor Champion Award
The Snohomish & Island County Labor Council is proud to announce the creation of an award to honor retired Washington State legislator Representative Mike Sells (D-LD 38) as well as its first recipient.
Mike Sells Labor Champion | 2022 Award Winner
Save the Date
2023 Labor Champion Award
October 10, 5-9 p.m. at the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center, Everett
Support Our Veterans!
Veterans from all generations are in need of our support. We support our veterans and have provided a list of references here.
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/salariesand 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.
Tell Senators: We Need Safe Staffing Now!With new poll showing half of healthcare workers likely to quit, urge Ways & Means Committee members: Pass SB 5236! Read Article |
Amid Patient Woes, CHC of Snohomish County Staffers Push for a UnionDoctors and nurse practitioners are worried about providers being shut out from clinical decisions, which hurts patient care. Read Article |
Inside the Battle for the First Union Contract at StarbucksDoctors and nurse practitioners are worried about providers being shut out from clinical decisions, which hurts patient care. Read Article |
It Pays to be UNION. Join Us!
• 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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