Washington State Department of Commerce’s Post

What a great year for those getting and working under collective bargaining agreements. Money and benefits are great, respect and security is best. Security in getting the safety equipment that you need to get home to your family. Rules in an agreement that give workers a voice in what happens is respect. The primary concerns that are voiced first by the workers I have met who are unrepresented, are almost always respect and security. #organizingthoughts #organize

Child labor is high priority for the Department of Labor this year – how do we know? Well check out the latest judgment coming out of Tennessee including a $296 million penalty plus the $1.5 million remediation to the affected children. Read our latest blog for the current state of play and 4 things you can do 👇 https://lnkd.in/gxz_P-h7

On this Labor Day, let us reflect on the role of labor and rest in our lives. Here are some thoughts from Scripture to get you started. Read 👉 https://lnkd.in/gXfu-XT7

CHILD LABOR IS HIGH PRIORITY FOR THE US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR THIS YEAR. Want to know four ways US businesses can address Child Labor in their operations and supply chain? Read the Clear Chain’s newest blog post to find out more 👇👇👇

  Younger Americans are getting squeezed and the American Dream is slipping out of their grasp. We look at some interesting polls that chronicle the seismic shift away from outrageous tax and spend Democrats to Donald Trump. California's minimum wage hike costs fast food workers in ways anyone with common sense could have predicted. And a fascinating dive into the censorship efforts to block an anti-climate hysteria film from reaching your television. Listen as we detail how climate alarmism tracks along the same path - narrative wise - as Covid hysteria.

There have been 40 U.S. healthcare strikes in the past two years compared to 85 in the past 20 years. While it’s clear that the pandemic and high inflation have fueled this increase, the root causes of this militancy have been with us for many decades. Join Deanna Dudley, chief HR officer of El Camino Health; Rob Baril, president of SEIU Healthcare 1199NE, John August, director of Healthcare and Partner Programs at Cornell University ILR School's Scheinman Institute; and Cornell University ILR School Professor Ariel Avgar to examine the longstanding issues exacerbated in the past two years, how they led to strikes, and how solutions can emerge despite swift change and deep conflict. https://lnkd.in/eqY289qX #healthcare #strikes #union

As you enjoy the upcoming Labor Day holiday, have you considered the true fruits of your labor? 🍓🍏 You’ve worked hard to create the life you lead, so take some time to reflect on how you got where you are, as well as what you want your future to look like. 👀 In our latest article, we invite you to thinsk about the impact your work has had on others and show you how to secure your legacy on your terms.

As you enjoy the upcoming Labor Day holiday, have you considered the true fruits of your labor? 🍓🍏 You’ve worked hard to create the life you lead, so take some time to reflect on how you got where you are, as well as what you want your future to look like. 👀 In our latest article, we invite you to thinsk about the impact your work has had on others and show you how to secure your legacy on your terms.

The 2024 Dock Strikes: A Pivotal Moment in Labor History. This carousel highlights the challenges faced by the industry, the significance of the workers’ demands, and key strategies for navigating future negotiations. Join us in exploring how these events shape the future of labor rights and industry resilience.