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Construction industry leads WA in workplace fatalities in 2022
A bell rang 94 times, once for each worker in Washington state who died on the job last year, as
Lizz Giordano
Lizz Giordano is Cascade PBS's investigative labor reporter focusing on workplace safety, labor organizing and worker rights. lizzgiordano@cascadepbs.org
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King County prosecutor’s office accused of ‘self-dealing’ promotion
An investigation found no hiring policies were violated but noted there is no consistent process for filling leadership positions.
Investigations
Clone of Where the Starbucks union stands after rallies, proposed audit
As a new CEO takes over, employees of the Seattle-based coffee giant are taking their demands to the street: Stop union-busting and bargain in good faith.
Investigations
Where the Starbucks union stands after rallies, proposed audit
As a new CEO takes over, employees of the Seattle-based coffee giant are taking their demands to the street: Stop union-busting and bargain in good faith.
News
Fatal hit-and-runs in Seattle leave lasting damage, few consequences
More and more drivers are fleeing deadly collisions across Washington state and the nation. Can advocates and officials find a solution?