@TheStandWA

The STAND features news about working people standing together in Washington and across the nation, a service of @WAAFLCIO.

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The WA Supreme Court will hear @UFWupdates & former Windmill Farms workers’ appeal challenging a forced arbitration ruling, in a case that could impact any WA workers subject to coercive arbitration agreements.Stand w/farm workers at the Olympia hearing ➡️ ow.ly/Cai950ZZ645
Group of United Farm Workers wearing red shirts and waving flags during a daytime march on a tree-lined street.

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Today's News: ✍️Vote early ✍️FAA, Air Traffic Controllers reach contract ✍️The return of child labor ✍️Consumers push back on AI pricing ✍️VA lets union contract expire ow.ly/TguU50ZZ4He
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Today's News: ✍️’No Kings’ highlights early voting ✍️Inflation wipes out wage gains ✍️Teens say NO on I-001 ✍️ICE detention & data concerns ✍️Unions raise pay & close wage gaps ow.ly/GXUZ50ZYBqj
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Virginia Mason nurses with @myWSNA say short staffing is putting patients at risk & forcing them to skip breaks. With management so far rejecting their contract proposals, nurses are asking community members to sign their petition for safe staffing ➡️ ow.ly/6P4L50ZYAXI
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WSLC President April Sims & Secretary-Treasurer Cherika Carter were reelected by acclamation for another four-year term. “This moment demands that we rise to the occasion, and that’s exactly what Washington’s labor movement is doing,” said Sims. ow.ly/kbey50ZXShe
WSLC President April Sims and Secretary-Treasurer Cherika Carter stand smiling beside a podium with an American flag in the background.

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When the Seattle Times sued OpenAI, it took a stand to defend human-made journalism. But six months into contract negotiations, management is refusing to protect all newsroom workers’ jobs from that tech. The STAND spoke to a copy editor about why the human touch still matters.
A picket of people in powder blue t-shirts supporting Seattle Times Union holding signs with messages against AI replacing reporters and calling for a fair contract.

ALT A picket of people in powder blue t-shirts supporting Seattle Times Union holding signs with messages against AI replacing reporters and calling for a fair contract.

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Read the full story here ➡️ thestand.org/2026/10/seattle…
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Today's News: ✍️NOvember: No on I-645, 638 & 001 ✍️What’s next for WSF? ✍️MOHAI workers win union ✍️Trump makes it harder for farmers ✍️Chicago hotel workers strike ow.ly/wiiE50ZXluK
Union supporters gathered indoors displaying signs opposing 'No on I-645', 'Proud Union Home', 'My Union, My Right, My Vote', and 'No Hate in WA State'.

ALT Union supporters gathered indoors displaying signs opposing 'No on I-645', 'Proud Union Home', 'My Union, My Right, My Vote', and 'No Hate in WA State'.

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2+ years into contract negotiations, Horizon flight attendants with @afa_cwa will hold info pickets on Wednesday at airports across the western U.S., including at SEA, Paine Field & PDX as part of a multi-state day of action. Join the picket ➡️ ow.ly/Pr8z50ZXljW
Three Flight attendants hold yellow protest signs about Alaska Air Group in front of a blue background.

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Sea Mar home care workers w/@OPEIULocal8 will hold an info picket in Seattle on Wednesday over low wages & understaffing. With base pay at minimum wage, workers wait an average of 9yrs for a raise above it, while executives earn 6 & 7 figure salaries. ow.ly/pM9h50ZXl0V
Three smiling women standing, one holding a sign that reads 'We Support Sea Mar Staff' in blue and yellow colors.

ALT Three smiling women standing, one holding a sign that reads 'We Support Sea Mar Staff' in blue and yellow colors.

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Today's News: ✍️Federal cuts hit Black women hardest ✍️Unions key to WA energy buildout ✍️Green card disruption for Microsoft workers ✍️Tech workers need whistleblower rights ow.ly/SjpS50ZWwgC
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Spokesman-Review journalists raised years of concerns about newsroom leadership, including alleged retaliation & interference w/reporting. An InvestigateWest & @RANGEMedia4all report details the events that led to the Executive Editor’s suspension & a union vote of no confidence.
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Read the article in the STAND ➡️ thestand.org/2026/10/how-rob…
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The @WAAFLCIO is accepting applications for its 2027 Legislative Internship in Olympia. This paid internship offers hands-on experience with the labor movement, tracking bills, researching legislation, and advancing pro-worker legislation. Apply by 11/6. ow.ly/CNxA50ZWvEI
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From @WAAFLCIO President April Sims: A handful of wealthy donors hoping to cut their own taxes are pushing a false narrative about I-645 and our union pensions. Don’t fall for the spin.
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Today's News: ✍️WSLC Pres. Sims debates I-645 tonight ✍️Hollywood unions sound alarm ✍️’What’s missing? A union’ ✍️DC workers protest driverless taxis
 ✍️Billionaires flood ’26 election with $1.7B ow.ly/jlAk50ZW1LS
A group of women at a rally wearing SEIU scarves and hats, one holding a yellow sign reading 'Families First' with handprints and hearts.

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From @WAAFLCIO Pres. April Sims: A handful of wealthy donors hoping to cut their own taxes are pushing a false narrative about I-645 and our union pensions. Don’t fall for the spin.
Person holding a sign reading 'Washington for All, Not Just the Rich' at a public rally for the Millionaires Tax

ALT Person holding a sign reading 'Washington for All, Not Just the Rich' at a public rally for the Millionaires Tax

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Here’s the truth ➡️ thestand.org/2026/10/no-the-…
WSLC, AFL-CIO President April Sims at a rally for the Millionaires tax. Photo by SEIU Local 1199NW

ALT WSLC, AFL-CIO President April Sims at a rally for the Millionaires tax. Photo by SEIU Local 1199NW

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Workers of Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering & more are organizing with @CWAUnion. They’re asking supporters to sign a petition urging Wizards of the Coast to recognize their union & bargain in good faith. Sign here ➡️ ow.ly/gn3n50ZW0Hq
A stylized armored fist gripping a lightning bolt next to the text 'United Wizards of the Coast-CWA' on a purple background.

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Today's News: ✍️Tacoma St. Joe’s techs authorize strike ✍️Wake up call for WSF ✍️WA Supreme Court race heats up ✍️@AFGENational blasts TSA chair removal ✍️Congress questions USFS immigration arrests ow.ly/aKUC50ZVChM
Group of UFCW 3000 union members marching with signs and yellow shirts advocating for standing with St. Joseph's Hospital staff.

ALT Group of UFCW 3000 union members marching with signs and yellow shirts advocating for standing with St. Joseph's Hospital staff.

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