Elections
Burien voters appear to favor expanding $21.10 minimum wage
Some workers in Burien might soon see their paychecks increase. Measure 1, a citizen initiative to expand Burien’s minimum
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Washington Legislature
WA bill would force REI co-op to reserve board seats for workers
Some Democrats in Olympia think employees should have more representation on REI’s board of directors. House Bill 1635, sponsored
Politics
Burien minimum wage initiative leading in early ballot count
Some workers in Burien might soon see their paychecks increase. Measure 1, a citizen initiative to expand Burien’s minimum
Politics
Burien voters could expand new $21.10 minimum wage to more workers
The new law took effect last month, but Measure 1, if passed, would reduce exceptions for smaller businesses and carveouts for tips and benefits.
Politics
A labor-backed Seattle activist fights for an REI co-op board seat
Shemona Moreno nominated herself with support from unionized employees. She and the retail company dispute whether she missed a crucial deadline.