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Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO @wslc.bsky.social · 15h

Unless we act, it would take 313 years for a Latina worker to reach pay equity with a white man.
Unions are fighting to ensure Latina women don’t have to wait centuries for the pay they deserve.
Want to organize a union at your workplace? Check out aflcio.org/formaunion

Latina women’s equal pay day. For every dollar paid to non-Hispanic white men, Latina women working full time year round were paid 58cents per hour. Unless we take action, Latina women won’t reach pay equity until 2338. Union difference: women covered by a union contract earn, on average, $203/week more than non-unionized women. A 21.9% increase.

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 2d

Shutdown day 6: the Trump admin is STILL refusing to fix the health care crisis.

22 million people will see their premiums DOUBLE if ACA tax credits aren’t permanently extended.

Fund the government.
Fix the health care crisis.
Put working people first.
act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...

Tell Congress: fund the government. Fix the health care crisis. Put working people first. Call Speaker Johnson: 844-896-5059 | AFL-CIO

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mlklabor.bsky.social @mlklabor.bsky.social · 2d

Despite years of union busting, store closures, and layoffs, @sbworkersunited.org continues their historic fight to change their industry.

Starbucks will not turn around the company until it comes to the table with the 12,000 unionized baristas to reach a fair contract.

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Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO @wslc.bsky.social · 2d

🎉🤝 Welcome to the WSLC family UFCW 3000!

WSLC President April Sims: “With 58,000 more labor siblings joining the WSLC family, we’re energized for the work ahead. United, we can protect workers’ rights, grow worker power, & ensure working families across Washington can thrive.”

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Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO @wslc.bsky.social · 3d

BECAUSE OF THE GOP SHUTDOWN:
• Funding to feed WA kids is in danger 
• healthcare costs are set to spike
• 58,508 WA families are without a paycheck
Tell the GOP-led congress to get their act together.
Call now ➡️ 844-896-5059.

PUT WORKING PEOPLE FIRST in block letters over the WA DC captiol building. AFL-CIO branding

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Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO @wslc.bsky.social · 4d

The GOP-led congress is punishing working families and threatening government services just to take another hack at our healthcare.

Make a call to tell them to get to work, fund the government and stop the health care crisis.
Call NOW: 844-896-5059.

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Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO @wslc.bsky.social · 4d

The GOP shutdown is threatening funding to keep feeding low-income Washingtonians in the Women, Infants, and Children program.

Call here to tell congress to get to work ➡️ 844-896-5059

FUND THE GOVERNMENT in big block letters over the Capital building

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Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO @wslc.bsky.social · 4d

The billionaires in the White House would rather punish working families than end the shutdown.

Working families are going without paychecks while the GOP plays games.

#StopTheGOPShutdown

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Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO @wslc.bsky.social · 6d

Join us this Sunday!

mlklabor.bsky.social @mlklabor.bsky.social · 6d

Join us and the @wslc.bsky.social for a canvass this Sunday in Maple Valley to support Labor-endorsed candidate Victoria Hunt.

Open to ALL union members. Meet at Tahoma Skate Park in Maple Valley.

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 7d

TELL CONGRESS:
Fund the government.
Fix the health care crisis.
Put working people first.

Workers’ livelihoods depend on it.

Fund the government. Fix the health care crisis. Put working people first | AFL-CIO

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 7d

It’s time to #StopTheTrumpShutdown.

Fund the government.
Fix the health care crisis.
Put working people first. act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...

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Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO @wslc.bsky.social · 8d

Seattle Children’s @wsna.bsky.social Nurses showed up in FULL UNION POWER today! Showing the state’s most profitable hospitable just how REASONABLE they can be.  It’s time for Seattle Children’s to knock off the union busting and give these 2100 nurses a fair contract!

WSNA nurses stand picketing outside Seattle children’s hospital holding signs, the largest one is a quote from SCH management that says “We didn’t say we couldn’t afford your economic proposal. We said it’s unreasonable”

April Sims, President of the WSLC, AFL-CIO speaks at a rally for SCH WSNA nurses

WSNA Executive Director Dave Keepnews speaking at a rally

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Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO @wslc.bsky.social · 8d

Come work with us!

Union Jobs @unionjobs.bsky.social · 8d

The Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO seeks a Workforce Development Director to be based in Seattle, WA. Details can be found at: unionjobs.com/listing.php?... #1u #UnionStrong @wslc.bsky.social @aflcio.org

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Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO @wslc.bsky.social · 9d

This Hispanic Heritage month, the @aflcio.org is shining a light on @opeiu.org local 8's very own Haronid Javier!

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Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO @wslc.bsky.social · 12d

Do you think we’ll stay silent while they take from our communities to give more to the wealthy elite?

Today @seiu775.org and our union siblings marched to Amazon to demand change: stop giving tax breaks to the wealthy while care workers are devalued and our communities are under attack.

A large group of SEIU775 marchers in a demonstration outdoors, many wearing purple SEIU 775 shirts. Protesters hold signs with messages including “NO HUMAN BEING IS ILLEGAL,” “People Over Profit,” “HEALTH CARE,” and a bright pink heart sign reading “I ♥ IMMIGRANTS.” The crowd appears passionate and energized, with trees and a Seattle buildings in the background.

A large group of SEIU775 marchers in a demonstration outdoors, many wearing purple SEIU 775 shirts. Protesters holding signs that say 'THIS SUCKS! STOP THE BILLIONAIRES"

SEIU 775 marchers hold a large Jeff Bezos puppet in a protest in Seattle, September 26th, 2025

A SEIU775 protestor holds a sign that says, "YOU CAN'T SCARE CAREGIVERS, BUT CAREGIVERS CAN SCARE BILLIONAIRES"

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SEIU Local 925 @seiu925.bsky.social · 12d

We're joining our SEIU siblings in downtown Seattle to say: NO tax cuts for billionaires and corporations! For far too long, care work has been devalued while our communities are under attack. Enough is enough. @seiu775.org

#TaxTheRich #UnionsForAll

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Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO @wslc.bsky.social · 12d

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 12d

If Congress does not permanently extend the Affordable Care Act’s tax credits, then health care costs will go up for everyone.

Working people can’t afford inaction. Tell Congress: stop health care price spikes!

📲855-493-4407

CALL: Stop Looming Health Care Price Spikes!

On Nov. 1, Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces in most states will begin to open for enrollment for next year. Unless Congress acts, more than 90% of people enrolled in ACA health care plans w...

act.aflcio.org

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 13d

Time is running out.

22 MILLION will immediately face insurance hikes.
130,000 health care jobs will be lost.
4.2 MILLION will lose health care.
Everyone will pay more.

Tell Congress: permanently extend ACA tax credits and stop the health care crisis! act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...

Tell Congress: stop health care price spikes. Call: 855-493-4407 | AFL-CIO

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 15d

If Congress doesn’t extend the Affordable Care Act’s tax credits, 22 MILLION people will see their health care costs explode next year and 4.2 million more could lose their health insurance entirely.

Tell Congress: extend the ACA tax credits permanently!

CALL: Stop Looming Health Care Price Spikes!

On Nov. 1, Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces in most states will begin to open for enrollment for next year. Unless Congress acts, more than 90% of people enrolled in ACA health care plans w...

act.aflcio.org

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Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO @wslc.bsky.social · 15d

Lace 'em up. We are ✊ knocking doors and 📞 calling union voters to get the word out about strong pro-worker candidates! Actions start Sept. 27. No such thing as “off-year” elections in the labor movement 🗳️ Volunteer with Labor Neighbor➡️
www.mobilize.us/waaflcio/

Labor Neighbor phone banking & door belling calendar for WSLC candidates, Victoria Hunt LD 5, Edwin Obras LD 33, and Deb Krishnadasan LD 26

A list of Door belling events for Victoria Hunt, Edwin Obras, and Deb Krishnadasan for the WSLC AFL-CIO

A list of phone banking events for Victoria Hunt, Edwin Obras, and Deb Krishnadasan for the WSLC AFL-CIO

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 20d

Asbestos. Silica. Black lung. Lead.

NIOSH is the research agency you've never heard of (and the whole world relies on) to keep workers safe on the job and help businesses create healthier workplaces.

And Trump/DOGE cuts have decimated it.

How Trump Broke Corporate America’s Most Valuable Consultant

Businesses are begging the White House and RFK Jr. to rethink their massive cuts to Niosh, a workplace research agency that saves the US billions of dollars a year.

www.bloomberg.com

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Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO @wslc.bsky.social · 20d

Everyone in WA has rights. Labor calls on Gov. Ferguson to take immediate action to protect our data from being used by federal agencies like ICE to harm our communities

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Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies @uwbridgescenter.bsky.social · 26d

Come prepared to ask questions, eat Vietnamese sandwiches, and learn directly from young workers in the labor movement!

September 23 in Savery Hall room 132 from 12:30-2:00PM.
#dawgdaze #dawgdaze2025 #knowyourrights #studentworkers #studentactivism #fyp #infosession #firstyearatUW #firstyearstudent

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Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO @wslc.bsky.social · 26d

Strong roots — and an even stronger future #solidarity♾️

Solidarity and an infinity symbol. Black and white image of WA state AFL photoshopped into a modern image of current AFL-CIO. A sign reads our voice, our power, our movement

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Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO @wslc.bsky.social · Sep 8

Public Health Nurses who serve some of our most vulnerable residents are getting nothing but disrespect at the bargaining table.   Show them support and sign their petition!✊ @wsna.bsky.social
 www.shorturl.at/S9gG7

Info graphic highlighting stagnant wages for public health nurses. Experienced nurses are 40% behind market wages. Sign their WSNA petition

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