The attack on Washington’s families and middle class by Senate Republicans and “Road-Kill” Democrats continued in full force yesterday. Conservative senators passed SB 5726, which waters down Seattle’s sick and safe leave ordinance and restricts similar laws that might be passed by other Washington cities in the future. Who would lose the right to earnContinue reading “WA Senate conservatives attack working families, vote to weaken Seattle’s sick days law”
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Paid Sick and Safe Days bill clears last committee before full House vote
Via Washington Policy Watch: The Paid Sick and Safe Days bill is one step closer to passage in the Washington state House after clearing the Rules Committee, its final hurdle before being scheduled for a floor vote. “This is a big deal,” said EOI Policy Director Marilyn Watkins. “Many good bills die in the Rules Committee, andContinue reading “Paid Sick and Safe Days bill clears last committee before full House vote”
Paid Sick and Safe Days clears hurdle, passes House committee!
Breaking News: Washington’s House Appropriations Committee just passed House Bill 1313 Establishing standards for paid sick and safe leave, by a vote of 18 – 13. Thank you Representative Laurie Jinkins for sponsoring this bill and Representative Hunter for bringing it to a vote. Congratulations to the Washington Work and Family Coalition for bringing theContinue reading “Paid Sick and Safe Days clears hurdle, passes House committee!”
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