March 20, 2024
Let’s Go Washington: Three initiatives threatening to roll back years of progress
Here’s what you need to know about the initiatives on your November ballot
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Opportunity
March 12, 2024
Washington’s Women Are More Protected This Equal Pay Day
Thanks to an update to the state's wage discrimination protections, Washington woman are closer to closing the wage gap
EOI
March 8, 2024
WaLeg Recap: Progress Made – but Far More is Needed
Voters face stark choices in November - and lawmakers have to get serious about revenue in 2025
Retirement Security
February 27, 2024
Which Washington Member of Congress is Going After Social Security?
A new proposal has Social Security and Medicare in the crosshairs. Here’s what you can do.
Retirement Security
February 27, 2024
Hey Congress: “Scrap the Cap” to strengthen social security for future generations
It's time for everyone to pay the same Social Security tax rate — on all of their income
Care
February 22, 2024
Why Is Health Care Declining in Washington? Look to Hospital Consolidation
People are hurting in our state. And it’s no accident.
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State of Working Washington
Economic Update: Employment and the Labor Force
Part 1/5: Unemployment continues to decline -- but there's substantial room for improvement.
Paid Family and Medical Leave
Improving Access to Washington’s Paid Family & Medical Leave Program
SB 5649 factsheet
State of Working Washington
Washington’s Economy is (Slowly) Adding Jobs, but an Equitable Recovery is a Long Way Off
To rebuild, we need to create good jobs, eliminate structural barriers to employment, and value caregiving
Paid Family and Medical Leave
BIPOC Women’s Experiences Using Washington’s Paid Family & Medical Leave Program
EOI and Families of Color Seattle conducted listening sessions on BIPOC’s experiences with PFML - here's what we learned