Jul 26, 2016

Teamsters at Darigold Ratify Five-Year Contract

After months at the bargaining table, Teamsters at Darigold voted to ratify a new five-year contract. The 220 Teamsters at Darigold’s Seattle and Issaquah facilities have been working without a contract since May 31.

Jul 20, 2016

Local 117 Leads on Forging Blue-Green Alliance

In the past, the issue of climate change has been framed by corporations and some government agencies as a choice between the “environment or jobs”. That is a false choice that only divides workers and communities.

Jul 19, 2016

Holding Down the Gatehouse at WSP

One of the longstanding keepers of the gatehouse at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla is Officer John McDonald, a.k.a. Big Mac.

Jul 14, 2016

Honoring a devoted public servant

In May, I accompanied a member from the Steilacoom Police Department to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington D.C. for the National Police Week ceremonies. I’ve made this trip several times to pay respect to those who have died in the line of duty.

Jul 09, 2016

Teamsters at Darigold Vote 159-1 to Strike

Darigold production workers and lab technicians at the company’s Seattle and Issaquah milk processing plants voted overwhelmingly to strike on Saturday. Voting took place at three meetings throughout the day at the Teamsters Union Hall in Tukwila.