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Opinion: Saying thank you to a football coach for a lifetime of lessons
Paul Valencia reflects on a reunion with his former high school football coach, George Rallis, joined by Union coach Steve Pyne and VPS director Mark Wreath to thank him…
Columbia Credit Union offers Government Shutdown Assistance
Columbia Credit Union is offering a 0% APR Short-Term Government Shutdown Loan and a Loan Skip-Payment Program to help members impacted by the shutdown.
Letter: ‘Our society cannot survive on grievances alone’
Peter Bracchi reflects on his 50th class reunion, urging communities to find unity through shared experiences rather than division.
Letter: ‘Strikes, strikes and more strikes’
…cal teachings to avoid strikes, citing his experiences as a union electrician with IBEW Local 48.
School starts Friday in ESD after Union ratifies contract
…Public Schools confirmed classes will resume Sept. 12 after union members approved the new contract, ending a 12-day strike.
POLL: Should school districts follow through and demand that workers and their unions follow the law and not strike?
This week’s poll asks if school districts should enforce laws prohibiting strikes by public school employees or allow strikes as a negotiation tool.
Tentative agreement reached between Evergreen Public Schools and classified staff
…ools reached a tentative agreement with the PSE Large Group union, with a ratification vote scheduled Thursday. If approved, school will begin Friday, Sept. 12.
Evergreen Public Schools update: No classes Thursday
…o classes on Sept. 11 due to the PSE Large Group classified union strike, with meals, child care, and activities adjusted during the work stoppage.
POLL: Should school district negotiations with unions be made public?
Evergreen school staff strikes spark debate on whether union negotiations should be public. Vote in this week’s poll on transparency in contract talks.
Opinion: Want to be in a relationship with WA Cares? It’s complicated
…) critiques WA Cares, warning of burdensome provider rules, union-linked training, and a payroll tax with limited return for workers.
Statement from Evergreen Public Schools on PSE Large Group bargaining
Evergreen Public Schools said union members went on strike Tuesday despite a delayed school start, with the district stating it remains ready to bargain under budget cons…
La Center School District responds to teachers’ union strike authorization vote
La Center School District officials responded to a teachers’ strike authorization vote, saying they anticipate school will start on time while negotiations continue.