The Legislature is exploring a new tax on the super wealthy. It's not a tax ON you, but it's a tax that works FOR you. https://t.co/4N3Bpj4kl0 https://t.co/JmiJF7mFdn
What's Happening Now
Progressive Tax Reform
April 17, 2019
Legislature to Consider Tax on Overpaid, Undertaxed Millionaire Magnates
This new tax isn't on you, but it works for you
Put another way: Local man started working as a janitor at 67, and is still doing it at 80! An 80-year-old man picking up trash to survive because he can't retire is never a heartwarming story. This is a travesty. https://t.co/Z2xOggwVA6
April 9, 2019
Rep. Clark Introduces Bringing an End to Harassment by Enhancing Accountability and Rejecting Discrimination Act
Framingham Source
If politicians want to win over the next generation of union workers—Americans’ support for organized labor is at a 15-year high, according to a new Gallup poll—they’re talking to the wrong folks. https://t.co/8KNSllfY8K
State of Working Washington
March 31, 2019
Wages vs. Productivity
For most Washington workers, wages have barely budged in 40 years, despite productivity gains
Blog Feed
Progressive Tax Reform
April 17, 2019
Legislature to Consider Tax on Overpaid, Undertaxed Millionaire Magnates
This new tax isn't on you, but it works for you
A Fair Deal at Work
April 12, 2019
Senate Passes Ban on Employers Asking About Wage History
Washington is poised to be the second state to ensure pay-scale transparency
Funding Public Services
April 3, 2019
Why We Need Capital Gains Taxes (on the Rich)
Our low, low taxes on the wealthy are killing our education system
An Inclusive Economy
March 27, 2019
The Snake Oil in the Rural Development and Opportunity Zone Act
Should Washington taxpayers pay $1.7 million dollars to create one job?
Progressive Tax Reform
March 26, 2019
Your Cat Needs a Job!
What your feline needs to know about Washington's taxes
Inclusive Health Access
March 19, 2019
Cascade Care Factsheet
Cascade Care will make health care more affordable for all Washingtonians
Research Feed
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
Retirement Security
The Case for State Supplemental Social Security
After a lifetime of hard work, aging shouldn’t beget economic hardship
Early Learning
Testimony by John Burbank in favor of HB 1344
Child care providers deserve to be fairly compensated