Washington state fines a mushroom grower $3.4 million for firing women farmworkers and replacing them with male contract labor.
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Posted inLaw and Justice
Tossed by Cement Mixers, the Court Grows Dizzy
Last Thursday, the Supremes ruled against a union of cement-mixer drivers—but their very odd decision could have been lots worse for American workers.
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
Idaho’s Abortion Fixation Decimates Rural Health Care
New restrictions have fueled a physician exodus, ramped up rural health disparities, and will invite the inevitable court challenges.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Will SCOTUS Revoke the Right to Strike?
A case argued this week could give worker-phobic Republican justices a chance to force workers to stay on the job.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Seattle Residents Make Record Use of ‘Democracy Voucher’ Program
Last year’s elections saw gains in use of the public campaign financing system among people of color, younger, and lower-income Seattleites, according to a new report.
Posted inTAP
Schumer’s Visit to Seattle
Today on TAP: The Democratic Senate leader was in Amazon and Microsoft country right as he’s deciding whether to advance a bill that would weaken their power.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Labor Slams Pensions for Burnishing Image of Private Equity
As KKR shops around a new ESG fund, top investors are helping promote its image as a socially responsible investor.
Posted inWorking in America
Several States Are Taking the Lead on Restoring Overtime Pay
A patchwork of different rules decide which workers earn time and a half around the country.
Posted inWorking in America
Is Washington State About to Deprive Its Gig Drivers of Basic Rights?
A bill quietly sailing through the legislature could do just that.
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
What the Caregiver Workforce Shortage Means for the Future of Care
The reconciliation bill before the Senate would transform caregiving work and make it more accessible to families who need it.