Labor

Politics

How about them apples? WA Congresswoman proposes legislation to block Trump trade war

Washington Congresswoman Suzan DelBene wants to make it impossible for President-elect Donald Trump to impose the broad tariffs he's promised without getting approval from Congress.

Business

REI cuts jobs and adventure activity program, citing financial straits

REI is shutting down its classes, tours, and events business, collectively known as Experiences. The outdoor retailer announced the end of Experiences on Wednesday, laying off hundreds of employees in the division.

Business

Starbucks workers strike in Seattle, LA, and Chicago as negotiations stall

Unionized Starbucks workers in Seattle, Los Angeles, and Chicago hit the picket lines Friday. It’s the start of a five-day strike aimed at disrupting Starbucks during the busy days leading up to Christmas, when many customers stop by for seasonal drinks.

Arts & Life

Seattle Art Museum guards strike for better pay and benefits

Unionized security guards at Seattle Art Museum are striking this week after failing to secure a contract.

Business

As strike ends, layoffs begin at Boeing

Boeing began notifying employees of layoffs Wednesday as it seeks to reduce its roughly 170,000-strong workforce by 10%.

Business

Machinists approve latest Boeing contract offer, ending strike

Business

Machinists union endorses latest Boeing offer with higher pay but no pension

Union leaders from IAM District 751 urged over 33,000 striking Boeing machinists to accept the latest contract deal from Boeing on Thursday afternoon. This latest offer includes a higher wage increase and ratification bonus - but no reinstated pension benefit retirement plan.

Business

Boeing offers machinists new contract sparking tentative agreement to end strike

Boeing and the union representing striking machinists have negotiated a new contract proposal that would provide bigger pay raises and bonuses in a bid to end a costly walkout that has crippled production of airplanes for more than a month.

Business

Boeing withdraws contract offer after talks with striking workers break down

Boeing has withdrawn a contract offer that would have given striking workers 30% raises over four years after talks broke down.