Last week the Port of Seattle Commission voted to approve an agreement to officially end taxi contractor Eastside for Hire’s “Pay-to-Work” fleet reduction plan, and provide stability for the remainder of Eastside’s contract with the Port. Union taxi and flat-rate drivers celebrated the victory and vowed to continue to take...

Last week DOC negotiations shifted to economics as your Union presented its initial economic proposal. In making this proposal, your bargaining committee demanded the State recognize the incredible service that correctional employees provide to protect the public.   The proposal included salary increases for all classifications, improvement to shift differential,...