On January 11, 2016, the Spokane City Council passed an ordinance assuring most people working in the city the right to earn paid sick and safe leave starting next year. The Council voted 6 to 1 for the ordinance. At the start of Monday evening’s 5 ½ hour long council meeting, the policy on theContinue reading “Congratulations on paid sick and safe leave, Spokane!”
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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!”
You shouldn’t lose your job for being sick or for caring for your kids: Lateasha’s story
Washington workers deserve paid sick leave. All too often, workers are forced to choose between their families and their jobs, which can result in a disastrous string of events. Paid sick days allow workers to stay home when they fall ill and to care for a sick child when they need it most. Guaranteeing paid sick timeContinue reading “You shouldn’t lose your job for being sick or for caring for your kids: Lateasha’s story”
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