Today's News:
✍️Starbucks Workers United reviving contract talks
✍️REI bosses show true colors
✍️’26 WA legislative session ends
✍️Trump admin targets immigrant truckers
✍️ICE agents reveal daily arrest quotas in testimony
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Photo of Lavish Roots dining workers outside Meta holding a petition
Last week, dining workers at the Meta campus in Bellevue WA presented a petition asking Meta to allow workers back in the buildings’ parking garages – in part to limit their contact with ICE agents who have been witnessed in the area.
Dining workers on the area tech campuses are organizing to keep each other safe in the face of increased ICE activity and changing immigration policy.
Ziply/Northwest Fiber workers represented by IBEW Local 89 are fighting for a fair contract after more than a year of negotiations. As the company seeks $30M in taxpayer broadband funding, workers are urging the community to sign their petition demanding a fair deal ➡️.
https://ow.ly/VYz150Yt4B6
Labor Studies Scholarships and Fellowships Apply once and you’ll be considered for all the labor studies awards you’re eligible for! Swipe to learn more about each scholarship.
Samuel B. Bassett Scholarship in Labor Relations Eligibility: Undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a labor-related career Established to memorialize long-time Seattle labor lawyer Samuel B. Bassett, this scholarship awards $4,500 to an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a career in labor relations. Samuel Bassett (1896-1971) was a Seattle plaintiffs lawyer who practiced with George Vandeveer from 1924-1942 and represented the Industrial Workers of the World, the Joint Council of Teamsters, No. 28 and other Teamster locals, as well as many civil rights and civil liberties cases.
Silme Domingo & Gene Viernes Scholarship in Labor Studies Eligibility: First-year undergraduate or graduate students of any year, who qualify for financial aid Founded through the efforts of the Inlandboatmen’s Union, Region 37, this scholarship honors Silme Domingo and Gene Viernes, two inspiring leaders of the Seattle labor movement. The Domingo-Viernes Scholarship provides $6,000 in financial support to either graduate students or entering first-year or transfer students to the UW who are committed to the principles of justice and equality and have demonstrated financial need.
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Labor Studies Scholarships and Fellowships Apply once and you’ll be considered for all the labor studies awards you’re eligible for! Swipe to learn more about each scholarship.
Labor and Employment Relations Association (LERA) Scholarship Eligibility: Undergraduate or graduate students The Northwest chapter of the Labor and Employment Relations Association (LERA) generously funds an annual $1,000 scholarship for students, graduate or undergraduate, who are committed to pursuing a profession in labor and/or labor management.
Martha H. Duggan Fellowship in Caring Labor Eligibility: Graduate students studying and/or providing caring labor This Fellowship was created in 2004 to honor the memory of Martha H. Duggan, who provided essential support to her husband, Robert Duggan. This fellowship acknowledges that Bob’s life work would have been impossible without the caring labor of his life partner. The fellowship has a value of $10,000 to be applied to tuition costs or provide support living expenses, books, fees, and other educational expenses.
Martin and Anne Jugum Scholarship in Labor Studies Eligibility: Undergraduate students A prominent leader of Seattle’s ILWU Local 19, Martin was essential in creating the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies and was a co-chair for the Harry Bridges Memorial Committee. This scholarship was created in 1997 to honor him and his wife and their dedication to the labor movement. The award provides $5,500 in financial support to outstanding undergraduates at the UW who demonstrate a commitment to labor research or practice.
Interested in a Labor Studies Scholarship at UW? Check out all our scholarships below (2/3) #youw #uwscholarships #universityofwashington #laborstudies #socialjustice
Labor Studies Scholarships and Fellowships Apply once and you’ll be considered for all the labor studies awards you’re eligible for! Swipe to learn more about each scholarship.
Frank Jenkins, Jr. Fellowship in Labor Studies Eligibility: Undergraduate or graduate students The Frank Jenkins, Jr. Fellowship in Labor Studies honors and preserves Jenkins’ lifelong commitment to the causes of social and economic justice by providing financial support for undergraduate and/or graduate students at the University of Washington. The award provides $6,000 in financial support, split over two years, to students who demonstrate commitment to the principles of justice, equality, and diversity.
Gundlach Scholarship in Labor Studies Eligibility: Undergraduate or graduate students The Gundlach Scholarship provides $5,500 in financial support to an undergraduate or graduate student who exhibits a strong commitment to Labor Studies. Created by the estate of Jean Gundlach, a long-time labor activist and secretary for the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), this scholarship honors the memory of Jean and her siblings Wilford, Ralph and Betty, all of whom were UW alumni.
Kennedy Drayton Scholarship in Labor Studies Eligibility: Undergraduate students Ian Kennedy and Michele Drayton, both former officials and rank and file members of Seattle’s ILWU Local 52, created this scholarship in 2018 to advance their deeply held commitment to education and organized labor. The award provides $2,500 a year in financial support (renewable for a second year for a total of $5,000) to undergraduate students with financial need who demonstrate commitment to the principles of justice, equality, and diversity.
Interested in a Labor Studies Scholarship at UW? Check out all our scholarships below (1/3) #youw #uwscholarships #universityofwashington #laborstudies #socialjustice
Today, REI workers announced their next steps to win a union contract after overwhelmingly rejecting an inadequate offer and management refusing to return to the table with a fair deal.
REI loves to sell itself as forward-thinking, but its actions tell a different story.
@ufcw3000.bsky.social
Backed by their union coworkers, Visitor Navigators at EvergreenHealth Monroe delivered their notice that they will be joining 1199NW! When more of us stand together in our workplaces, we grow our power to win stronger contracts & fight for the issues that matter.
Welcome, union siblings! ✊💜
DOGE was never about efficiency or saving $—it was about handing Social Security over to Wall Street, dismantling public services & making it impossible to hold corporations accountable. That's why federal workers have been sounding the alarm—and we won't stop fighting back. #wetookanoath
HB 2155 (NURSE TITLE PROTECTION) SIGNED INTO LAW - “With the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) it’s important for Washingtonians to know that AI cannot act as a licensed nurse or claim to be one,” said @bobfergusonparody.bsky.social
Pictured is a field of blue with text and a picture. The text is on the left side and reads "Employer: Providence Portland Medical Center; Unit Size: 226 Employees; Filed: March 9, 2026; Location: Portland, Oregon; Industry/positions: Healthcare. Professional Employees include social workers, pharmacists, therapists, scientists, dieticians, and more; Local: Oregon Nurses Association;" On the bottom there is text that reads "Made by @UnionsElections; @unionelections.bsky.social. Logo property of AFT." On the right side is the logo of AFT.
NEW: 226 Healthcare professionals in Portland, Oregon are unionizing with @aft.org @oregonnursesassoc.bsky.social
Pictured is a field of blue with text and a picture. The text is on the left side and reads "Employer: Whitman College; Unit Size: 322 Employees; Filed: March 5, 2026; Location: Walla Walla, Washington; Industry/positions: Education. Staff and faculty." On the bottom there is text that reads "Made by @UnionsElections; @unionelections.bsky.social. Logo property of AFT." On the right side is the logo of AFT.
NEW: 322 staff and faculty at Whitman College in Washington are unionizing with @aft.org
City Council's Legislative Aides Vote to Unionize, Police Chief Says "We Don't Take Sides" in Protests
Today's Afternoon Fizz!
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Childcare workers in Washington won a major victory with the passage of HB 1128, which establishes a Child Care Workforce Standards Board. Workers now have a seat at the table to find solutions to our child care crisis. 💪
READ MORE in the Stand: www.thestand.org/2026/03/chil...
The Spokane Free Speech fight was won on today's date in 1910, as hundreds of union members were freed from jail. The Little Red Songbook - still published today by the IWW in its 38th edition - was a product of an earlier fight in Spokane, and first appeared in 1909.
Mark your calendars to join the Fight this International Workers’ Day: Friday, May 1.
More information and details to come! Follow along on seattlemayday.org
Join The Fight: Seattle May Day 2026, Friday, May 1, 2026, SeattleMayDay.org Sponsored by PugetSoundSage, Seattle Education Association, Our Streets, OneAmerica, OPEIU 8, APRI Seattle, International Migrants Alliance, LCLAA, Latino Community Fund, WSLC, 350 Seattle, People's Organizing Initiative, North Seattle Progressives, Tanggol Migrante Movement, Seattle Alliance Against Racist & Political Repression, Bayan WA, WFSE Local 1495, Protec 17, MLK Labor, WA YELL, SEIU 6, ILPS, FRSO, and Seattle DSA, plus Working Washington, UFCW 3000, and SBWU, which were accidentally omitted from the previous image.
Whoops! A corrected flyer with a few extra logos has been sent out instead:
If you've wanted to know what the hell was going on with the recent closures of Sophon and Oliver's Twist, @thestranger.com has it all right here:
www.thestranger.com/news/2026/03...
Join The Fight: Seattle May Day 2026, Friday, May 1, 2026, SeattleMayDay.org Sponsored by PugetSoundSage, Seattle Education Association, Our Streets, OneAmerica, OPEIU 8, APRI Seattle, International Migrants Alliance, LCLAA, Latino Community Fund, WSLC, 350 Seattle, People's Organizing Initiative, North Seattle Progressives, Tanggol Migrante Movement, Seattle Alliance Against Racist & Political Repression, Bayan WA, WFSE Local 1495, Protec 17, MLK Labor, WA YELL, SEIU 6, ILPS, FRSO, and Seattle DSA
The Seattle May Day 2026 organizing coalition has released their "Save the Date" flyer:
A picture of four lions roaring. In the background are mountains, forest and a lake. Text reads: Labor at Aslan 5:30pm Tuesday March 10 Aslan Brewery 1330 N Forest St Bellingham WA 98225 UFCW 3000.
As Washington State's legislative session rapidly wraps up, join us for the March edition of Labor at Aslan to discuss the bills we're still pushing to improve the lives of working people!
⏰Tonight (Wednesday, March 4). There's still time to sign up! labornotes.org/events/2026/...
Mam's Books - Adrian De Leon Book Talk & Signing with Moon-Ho Jung on Saturday, March 7 at 12pm. Mam's Books is located on 608 Maynard Ave. S in Seattle.
Join us at Mam's Books on Saturday, March 7, at 12 pm to welcome author Adrian De Leon for a reading and discussion of his new book, Balikbayan: A Revenant History of the Filipino Homeland, followed by a conversation with our Bridges Center Chair, Moon-Ho Jung. #mamsbookstore #balikbayan
What happens after you win the union?
The ultimate goal is to obtain a union contract or collective bargaining agreement that mandates and protects the workplace improvements you’ve won.
Workers photographed partially in profile as they stand in a line in the rain, with umbrellas out and rain jacket hoods pulled over their heads.
The Letter Carriers Band performs: a group of workers and their family members are seated and playing brass and wind instruments, with sheet music out in front of them on stands.
Workers stand together in USPS rain jackets and hats and warm hoodies. One holds what appears to be a warm beverage in a yellow paper cup, while another next to him holds up a sign that reads, "1st class service, 1st class pay."
Four workers stand in front of a reddish-brown brick wall with partially visible lettering on it that reads United States Post Office, Westwood Station, Seattle, WA 98126. The workers carry signs that say "Fight like Hell."
Letter Carriers rallied outside the Westwood Station Post Office in Seattle, Washington, on Sunday, Feb 22, as part of the NALC's "Fight Like Hell" campaign across the U.S. as bargaining on their next contract kicked off this week. Photos by Nora Stamper of NALC Region 2
Polaris apartment management sent out a notice clarifying that this was SPD not ICE
white text on dark red background along with the Alphabet Workers Union logo in white: "Tech workers are united in our stance that our employers should not be in the business of war."
After learning the Pentagon has demanded that Anthropic abandon all AI safety guardrails in their contract with the U.S. military – and that Anthropic has refused to capitulate to these demands – Alphabet Workers Union released the following statement: www.alphabetworkersunion.org/press/alphab...
A new report shows that Seattle is flooded with empty rideshare cars, clogging streets, increasing pollution, and bringing down driver pay. Unchecked onboarding by Uber and Lyft is hurting both workers and the city.
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
“We didn't have textbook organizing conversations, but we found that one positive statement from a co-worker undid weeks of fearmongering and confusion from the company,” write Ed Dupree and Ben Lovett, who work at a Whole Foods in Philadelphia labornotes.org/2026/02/how-...
Six workers standing in front of a office building with a sign North Helpline in the back ground smile for the picture. Text above reads "North Helpline Workers" Text below reads "Welcome to our union! UFCW 3000"
We're proud to welcome North Helpline workers into our union! These food bank workers spend their days fighting for food justice in North Seattle, making sure every one of our neighbors has a safe space to eat fresh food.
