We’ve just learned that the Chair of the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee will hold a hearing on Paid Sick and Safe Days, the Equal Pay Opportunity Act, and minimum wage legislation next Monday, March 30th at 1:30 p.m. This puts us one step closer to real progress for Washington women and their families! It’sContinue reading “One step closer to real progress for Washington women and their families”
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Minimum wage, paid sick days bills pass Washington State House!
Two key measures to boost Washington’s economy and protect the economic security of millions of working families in Washington have passed the state House: State Minimum Wage Increase (HB 1355): Sponsored by Rep. Jessyn Farrell (D-Seattle); increases Washington’s minimum wage to $12 over four years. Paid Sick and Safe Leave (HB 1356): Sponsored by Rep.Continue reading “Minimum wage, paid sick days bills pass Washington State House!”
A big vote on paid sick days, minimum wage coming up for Washington’s working families
This past week, I heard Lilia, a working mom, testify to legislators in Olympia that even with two jobs, she has to remind her teenage sons to limit themselves to one glass of milk — because she can’t afford to buy more. Another mother, Bianca, testified her job did not provide sick leave. She endedContinue reading “A big vote on paid sick days, minimum wage coming up for Washington’s working families”
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