People who work extremely long work weeks are not necessarily more effective than those who put in 40 to 50 hours. When managers put in lots of evening and weekend hours, their employees start matching the behavior and become less engaged in their jobs. https://t.co/gs7VVovWCd
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Progressive Tax Reform
June 6, 2019
Seattle’s Income Tax on the Wealthy in the Court of Appeals
It's one more step in the court case's path to the state supreme court
As the law stands now, bosses can make salaried employees work 50 to 60 hours a week without costing the company any additional money for overtime. https://t.co/PEgAeX2bFV
State of Working Washington
May 30, 2019
The Demographics of Washington’s Workers
How age, diversity and education are changing the state's workforce
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Progressive Tax Reform
June 6, 2019
Seattle’s Income Tax on the Wealthy in the Court of Appeals
It's one more step in the court case's path to the state supreme court
A Fair Deal at Work
June 5, 2019
Washington to Raise the Overtime Salary Threshold
This means more money and benefits for 400,000 residents
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
Research Feed
State of Working Washington
The Demographics of Washington’s Workers
How age, diversity and education are changing the state's workforce
State of Working Washington
Tax Incentives for Washington Corporations
Companies Like Amazon Receive Millions in Benefits, But Cut Jobs and Pay No Taxes
A Fair Deal at Work
Washington’s Employment Picture
A look at the numbers shows room for improvement