Puget Sound Labor News Tracker

🗓️ Mark your calendars! There is a lot happening in November.

🗳️ Sun, Nov. 2, noon-3pm: Canvass for Katie Wilson @ BF Day Playfield
🍎 Sat, Nov 8, 10-11:30pm: Crib to College Coalition Meeting @ Southside Commons
🪧 Sat, Nov. 15, 11am-1pm: Town Hall to Build for a General Strike @ Seattle Labor Temple

Lavish Roots workers refuse to be SPOOKED by management’s anti-union campaign and held their third informational picket (in costume!) at Meta’s Bellevue campus 🎃👻🪧

Judges order the Trump administration to use contingency funds for SNAP payments during the shutdown Two federal judges ruled nearly simultaneously on Friday that President Trump's administration must continue to fund SNAP, using contingency funds during the government shutdown.

BREAKING: A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration must fund SNAP during the government shutdown.

6abc.com/post/judges-...

A graphic showing boxes of windmill mushrooms with x's through them and the fist up in the air and the text: WINDMILL FARM WORKERS NEED YOU STAND IN SOLIDARITY, SIGN THE PETITION TODAY! LINK IN BIO

Sign the petition today and tell Windmill mushrooms, to recognize the union their workers elected.
act.seiu.org/a/windmill_i... #BoycottWindmillMushrooms

With an emboldened Trump in the White House for a second term, the ground has shifted dramatically for unions

What tactics and strategies can help unions organize more new members and best survive an all-out assault on our rights?
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Illustration of a paper bag with a list of union-made candy written on it and the title "Union-made in America." List can be found at aflcio.org/halloween.

Ready for trick-or-treaters tomorrow? Make sure to buy union-made candy when you’re doing your shopping! And check out the full list at aflcio.org/halloween.

WNBA Players Deserve a Higher Salary and Better Working Conditions Last October, WNBA players opted out of their 2020 collective bargaining agreement to demand higher salaries, a more mature revenue share system, better working conditions and improved player benefits...

@wnba.com players are fighting for a new contract where they get an equitable share of the profits THEY create. Sign the petition and tell @wnba.com Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and @nba.com Commissioner Adam Silver to bargain in good faith and pay the players.
actionnetwork.org/letters/wnba...

Pictured is a field of Green with text and a picture. The text is on the left side and reads "Employer: Spokane County Library District; Unit Size: 23; Filed: September 29, 2025; Location: Spokane, Washington; Industry/positions: Public Library. All full time and part-time supervisory employees; Local: AFSCME Council 2;" On the bottom there is text that reads "Made by @UnionsElections; @unionelections.bsky.social. Logo property of AFSCME." On the right side is the logo of AFSCME.

NEW: 23 libary supervisors are unionizing with @afscme.bsky.social

How to Build a Union Culture that Welcomes Immigrant Members Solidarity between workers is the lifeblood of a fighting labor movement. The workplace throws us together regardless of culture, race, gender, and language; we may have little in common but the need ...

“Federal agents are terrorizing immigrants and citizens, and racially profiling us Latinos for kidnapping and detention. If ever there was a time to stand up to a boss and declare that an injury to one is an injury to all, it’s now,” writes @lfelizleon.bsky.social

Wanna help assembly whistle kits before the FBF? Show up at Common Power(1st and Spring St, 2 blocks from the Federal Building) to assemble whistle kits beginning at 10:30 a.m on Friday.

Check out linktr.ee/wa.whistles for more resources on how to spread whistles! @wawhistles.bsky.social

This #FederalBuildingFriday support federal workers & immigrant community members - join our Halloween Costume & Sign Parade!

Palmira Figueroa will share about the @ndlon.bsky.social Vigil being held on Saturday, November 1 vigil at Home Depot in SODO. #immigrantrights #troublemakers #goodtrouble

WNBA Players Deserve a Higher Salary and Better Working Conditions Last October, WNBA players opted out of their 2020 collective bargaining agreement to demand higher salaries, a more mature revenue share system, better working conditions and improved player benefits...

After months of stalling negotiations, the WNBA & team owners continue to ignore player demands & jeopardize the future of women’s professional basketball.

Send an email to stakeholders to tell them to stop playing games, negotiate in good faith & pay the players!

actionnetwork.org/letters/wnba...

Right now, our union of 12,000 baristas are demanding a fair contract... and we're in the middle of voting on a strike authorization.

If we go on strike, pledge to not cross a picket line as we fight corporate greed and oligarchy! bit.ly/NoContractNoCoffee

Impacted by the shutdown? Support is available — The STAND The WSLC and partners are hosting a layoff assistance session for affected workers and contractors OLYMPIA, WA (October 20, 2025) — As the federal government shutdown nears a fourth week, tens of thousands of working people in Washington are going without a paycheck. For those workers impacted, the Washington State Labor Council, WorkSource, and Washington […]

The WSLC, WA Employment Security & WorkSource are hosting a free virtual session Oct. 30 (10–11:30 AM) for workers impacted by the federal shutdown. Learn about unemployment, healthcare & job resources. Register here ➡️
https://ow.ly/4m3050XjWQF

SEATTLE DSA ECOSOCIALISTS PRESENT The People's Forum on AI Join organizers, researchers, and community members for an open discussion on the real costs and consequences of artificial intelligence. From labor rights to climate justice, we'll unpack the material, political, and ecological stakes of Al, share our concerns, and build the solidarity we need to push back. Come help build the momentum. November 19th at 6:30 p.m. Session 1: Data Centers, Water, and Energy: Who controls the commons? December 8th at 6:30 Session 2: Demystifying Al: Power, Labor and Control Location Prospect U. C. C. 1919 E Prospect St Seattle, WA 98112

Mark your calendars, Seattle!

We're excited to be part of this. As it stands, data centers are a climate disaster, an electricity & water justice disaster, & deeply problematic politically & socially. Let's make sure machine learning proceeds with the right guardrails!

Public workers never quit, even when the government quits on us. WFSE Local 889 is holding a food drive to support our local food banks through NW Harvest. Please consider bringing a donation into your local King County area DCYF or DDCS office, or donating monetarily through our treasurer Michele.

a dark red graphic with a photo of members of the Alphabet Workers Union wearing black Googlers For Job Security t-shirts, holding a Googlers For Job Security banner, and raising their fists. The Alphabet Workers Union logo is featured at the top and white text reads: “Tech Workers, Get Organized! Alphabet Workers Union Statement on Amazon’s Mass Layoffs Announcement.”

TLDR: tech workers, get organized!

The Alphabet Workers Union has issued a statement in response to Amazon’s announcement that it will lay off 14,000 corporate workers: “Now is the time for us to stand together collectively, so we have power and a real voice in our industry.”

Celebrate Día de los Muertos — The STAND Join LCLAA Pacific Northwest for an evening gathering honoring loved ones and building community in Yakima.

Join LCLAA PNW on 11/1 for its annual Día de los Muertos celebration in Yakima to honor loved ones & celebrate culture, community & union solidarity. Co-sponsored by UFCW 3000 the event features an ofrenda, music, food & more.
https://www.thestand.org/2025/10/celebrate-dia-de-los-muertos/

Bring Your Union Banner to the Protest Nearly 7 million people hit the streets October 18 to oppose Trump’s authoritarian actions. Demonstrators waved American flags and donned whimsical animal costumes. One sight we were especially glad t...

Why bring your union identity—and your union—to the struggle?
✅ More turnout
✅ Opportunities for workplace conversations
✅ Unions are best equipped to organize economic disruption
✅ Labor participation can emphasize concrete demands
...and more!
labornotes.org/blogs/2025/1...

promo graphic for the Kickstarter United virtual public picket line, the text reads: Our next guests on the Kickstarter United picket line: Panel with Nava United Fellow OPEIU Local 1010 Tech Union Tuesday, October 28th, 1:00 pm PT / 4:00 pm ET Join us on Zoom: https://kickstarterunited.org/picket/

On Tuesday, October 28th, we're welcoming our allies at Nava United to come speak at our virtual public picket line. Join us at 4 pm ET tomorrow here kickstarterunited.org/picket/

Flyer for Saturday Union Members School. Text: Come sharpen your skills, build community, and help build the movement! Spokane Falls Community College November 15, 2025 8 am - 5pm.

A picture of Shannon Corrick with the quote: My years teaching and my years in labor are not separate chapters; they’re the same story told in different languages. In both spaces, the goal is to help people find their voice, claim their agency, and recognize their power as interdependent, not individual. Both require listening. Both require courage. Both require faith in the transformative potential of ordinary people.

Former UFCW 3000 organizer Shannon Corrick offers a class at Spokane Falls Community college about how to make our unions stronger and more effective! The one-day school features workshops to build your skills as a union member. A light breakfast, full lunch, and refreshments will be offered.

Strike Captains and Practice Pickets: Starbucks Workers Aim to Bring a Contract Home Unionized Starbucks workers are electing strike captains and getting customers to pledge they won't cross picket lines. They’re amassing in front of stores with picket signs, borrowing a slogan that U...

@sbworkersunited.org members are amassing in front of stores with signs, borrowing the UPS Teamsters' slogan: “Just Practicing for a Just Contract.” 38 stores held practice pickets in early October, and 80 more stores plan to do so now, our editor Jenny Brown reports: labornotes.org/2025/10/stri...

On Sept. 22, @cascadepbs.bsky.social announced it would eliminate its News and Investigations teams, laying off 9 @newsguild.org journalists. Here’s how you can help: www.gofundme.com/f/support-ca...

Keep your eyes on this, Seattle. If the Baristas authorize a strike there is no city that can have a bigger impact on their action than we can.

Support your #Starbucks workers. Support @sbworkersunited.org .

Baristas are rallying at Starbucks stores across the country this weekend. Here's why As 70 rallies kick off across the country, unionized baristas say they’re fighting for fair pay and hours—just as fall coffee orders surge.

The strike authorization vote has begun!

While voting commences, union baristas are holding 70 rallies and pickets through November 1st. It's time to get serious about finalizing fair contracts, Starbucks.

Under the government shutdown, NLRB cases are on hold and the future of the agency remains uncertain As the government shutdown nears the end of its third full week, nearly a quarter of the federal workforce is furloughed. That means that more than 600,000 workers are not performing important federal...

"The @nlrbgov.bsky.social has ceased almost all case handling, including conducting routine union elections and investigating unfair labor practice charges." @epi.org

www.epi.org/blog/under-t...

Starbucks Workers United set to vote on strike authorization Starbucks Workers United is trying to secure a contract that addresses hours and pay, among other issues.

NEW: This Friday, our union is launching a strike authorization vote.

Thousands of workers across the country are ready to finish our contracts. It's time for Starbucks to get serious and return to the bargaining table!

Graphic for the upcoming "Secrets of a Successful Organizer" series in November. Green background, features photo of workers gathered in a circle for a discussion.

We build power with our fellow union members by developing meaningful relationships over shared demands, and fighting together to win what we need.

Bring your co-workers to our next 'Secrets of a Successful Organizer' series in November: labornotes.org/events/2025/...

Celebrate with the Harry Bridges Center — The STAND Join the educators, researchers, students, and labor leaders of the UW Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies for their annual awards banquet

Celebrate a year of labor wins at UW & across Seattle. Join the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies for its annual awards banquet 11/9 at the UW HUB Ballroom. Register online to reserve your spot.
https://ow.ly/8P4V50XgvCr

Nurses are the 'conscience of caring' — The STAND Nurses are bargaining for a fair contract, and to safeguard the values of equity and respect at Seattle Children's Hospital

Seattle Children’s nurses, represented by WSNA, are condemning management & union-busting firm Morgan Lewis for trying to cut anti-racism language from their contract. As talks continue with WA’s wealthiest hospital, support grows for a fair, equitable deal.
https://ow.ly/YEHG50Xgv6N