Snohomish & Island County Labor Council

06/09/2026

Delegates to the AFL-CIO 30th Constitutional Convention reelected President Liz Shuler & Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond to continue leading the largest labor federation in the country, representing nearly 15 million working people. “President Shuler & Secretary-Treasurer Redmond are the leaders we need as support for organized labor is the highest we’ve seen in generations,”-Washington State Labor Council Secretary Treasurer Cherika Carter.

06/09/2026

Today's News:
✍️AWPPW supports workers after Longview disaster
✍️Unite Here! Local 8 authorizes strike before World Cup
✍️IUPAT young workers join global youth forum in Utøya
✍️UAW workers trash American Axle proposal as strike continues
✍️WA immigrant worker protections law takes effect
https://ow.ly/OFrO50Z9xwp

06/03/2026

Today's News:
✍️Investigation opens into mill disaster
✍️Nearly 1k UAW International Union American Axle workers on strike
✍️Horizon Air FA protest amid negotiations
✍️Trump’s DEI attacks are razing public health infrastructure
✍️OR, WA condemn federal USPS ballot proposal
https://ow.ly/LrVW50Z6TTf

06/01/2026

The STAND sat down with new IAM District 751 President Jason Chan to discuss his rise from Boeing mechanic to leader of one of WA’s largest unions. “When we stick together, we win…that’s really where the power comes from…fighting for the same goal, speaking with one voice,” said Chan.

06/01/2026

Today's News:
✍️Longview mill disaster updates
✍️Trump budget cuts funds for agency investigating Longview mill
✍️FIFA may face strike from UNITE HERE Local 11
✍️San Diego REI unionizes
✍️UW Center for Human Rights report alleges failure to investigate NWDC sexual abuse
https://ow.ly/g0Yc50Z6mbJ

06/01/2026

Labor family, our siblings in Longview need our support as they navigate a tragedy that will impact the community for years to come. If able, please consider a donation to the AWPPW support fund either in person at LCLFCU in Longview, by Venmo @ cwclcfamilysupport, or by mailing checks to the Cowlitz Wahkiakum CLC.

Cowlitz Wahkiakum Central Labor Council
1145 Commerce Ave.
Longview, WA 98632

05/30/2026

Today's News:
✍️’Colored Nurses?’ Do better, Good Samaritan Hospital
✍️Unions build wealth for all Americans
✍️WA clean energy advocates look for answers in TX
✍️Collective bargaining gave NWSL players autonomy
✍️ICE retaliates against NWDC hunger strikers
https://ow.ly/YpBo50Z5NpH

05/28/2026

Volunteers from the Laborers’ International Union of North America 292 in Everett made their way to three grocery stores in Stanwood to help run the Stuff the Bus Stanwood Community

05/28/2026

WSLC President April Sims, “Ownership’s decision to shutdown Spokane Zephyr FC with barely a conversation with the players and staff impacted is disgraceful.”

WSLC President April Sims: “Ownership’s decision to shutdown Spokane Zephyr FC with barely a conversation with the players and staff impacted is disgraceful.” SPOKANE, WA (May 28, 2026) — Last week, the owners of Spokane Zephyr FC, the professional women’s soccer team in Washington’s sec...

05/28/2026

Today's News:
✍️Youth skill up w/ IAM District 751 Machinist Institute
✍️ U.S. inflation-wage gap widens
✍️Hospitalists unionize with Northwest Medicine United
✍️FIFA credentialing puts immigrant workers at risk
✍️Voting rights act ruling faces major test
https://ow.ly/SbYS50Z5mak