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Opinion: A teacher’s disagreement with WEA shows why public workers need to know their rights
…sagrees with WEA's opposition to I-001, highlighting public workers' right to opt out of union membership under Janus v. AFSCME.
Opinion: New resource can help public employees understand their rights
…ublic-sector union membership entirely voluntary — but many workers still don't know it.
Opinion: Public workers’ First Amendment rights are getting attention – in Idaho, not Washington
Idaho moves to stop public schools from collecting union dues through government payroll while Washington continues favoring unions over worker choice.
Opinion: Governments should protect workers, end cozy relationship with political allies
…s that Washington’s government is failing to protect public workers’ rights by favoring unions and ignoring constitutional protections like Janus.
Opinion: Washington state should stop collecting dues for unions, protect worker rights instead
…nter believes the state-union partnership helps keep public workers in the dark about their rights.
Opinion: The 2023 Legislature’s performance on workers’ rights was mixed
Elizabeth Hovde believes it was painful to watch lawmakers toy with misguided proposals while missing several opportunities to make Washington a better place to live and work.
Opinion: Public employee First Amendment rights shouldn’t be a secret
…Washington officials aren’t actively spreading the word to workers about their rights.
Battle over vaccine mandates continues as workers suspended/face termination
…protests, and lawsuits. Cowlitz County Commission supports workers rights.
Opinion: It’s the anniversary of a decision that sought to protect workers’ free-speech rights
Elizabeth Hovde, of the Washington Policy Center, reflects on the U.S. Supreme Court decision in the Janus vs. American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees case