Port of Seattle hires anti-union attorney to determine future of concessions workers

The Stand, OLYMPIA (Feb. 1) — Some 1,500 people are employed as concessions workers at SeaTac International Airport. Many of them are union members. That means the folks who greet and serve our area’s travelers can afford to put food on their own...

Tip Penalty and other Washington state bills targeting minimum wage die

February 1, 2012 Good news for Washington hospitality workers! Five bills attempting to lower and weaken the minimum wage in Washington failed to meet a legislative deadline and died in committee this morning. To read more, click here.