Digging a little deeper into our state's unemployment rate shows us that the impact of the recession has not yet faded. https://t.co/Yj51SNAkoP
What's Happening Now
An Inclusive Economy
May 6, 2019
Why most Washington workers won’t be ready for the next (inevitable) recession
Decades of meager wage growth, cost-of-living increases and an unjust tax system make it impossible to get ahead
What will happen when the next recession hits? Unless legislators act fast, it's not looking good. https://t.co/pyZAyrgCvs
RT @civicskunkworks: We can already track our votes through the process of being counted here in vote-by-mail Washington state! https://t.co/2p7Wk86m4Q
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An Inclusive Economy
May 6, 2019
Why most Washington workers won’t be ready for the next (inevitable) recession
Decades of meager wage growth, cost-of-living increases and an unjust tax system make it impossible to get ahead
Health Care Coverage
May 1, 2019
Cascade Care Passes the Legislature!
Affordable health care is coming to Washington State
Inclusive Health Access
April 25, 2019
Washington Hospitals Say 30 Percent Profit Isn’t Enough
Cascade Care would reduce profits from gargantuan to large
K-12 Education
April 24, 2019
We’re Number 2!
Washington pays teachers 31.6% less than similarly educated professionals.
Inclusive Health Access
April 23, 2019
Worried About Medicare for All, Insurers Are Stockpiling Your Money
They're making record profits, but not lowering premiums
Retirement Security
April 22, 2019
For first time in years, Congress actively planning to improve Social Security
2019 Trustees Report shows strong bottom line, low cost
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State of Working Washington
Unemployment and underemployment
A look at the numbers shows there's still room for improvement
State of Working Washington
Wages vs. Productivity
For most Washington workers, wages have barely budged in 40 years, despite productivity gains
State of Working Washington
Public Higher Education Tuition in Washington
State budget cuts have pushed the cost of college out of reach