Local 117 Secretary-Treasurer John Scearcy’s stature as a labor leader in our region continues to grow. This week, Scearcy was elected as a trustee on the association of the Seattle Labor Temple. The nine-member group is charged with overseeing one of the Emerald City’s most historic landmarks. “I’m very excited...

Our union negotiations team for DOC reacted with anger and disbelief at the State's proposal on vacation leave. DOC contract negotiations erupted this week when the State presented a proposal seeking to punish members for taking time off from work to spend with their families. The proposal involves the vacation...