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📢 We rallied at the WA State Capitol for a millionaire’s tax!
We showed up loud and we showed up strong at this morning’s rally at the Washington State Capitol to show that working people are energized and mobilized for a millionaire’s tax in WA. The mega-rich are only getting richer while Washington State is facing a $2.3...
Celebrating Black History Month
Black labor. Black pride. This nation and our movement were built by Black workers who challenged exploitation and injustice. We won't back down. Not today, tomorrow, or any day. We will continue the fight for racial justice and equity as we raise healthcare standards...
Nurses at St. Elizabeth Hospital reached a tentative agreement on a strong new contract
Nurses at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Enumclaw have reached a tentative agreement on a strong new contract.  By standing united, taking action, and even authorizing an unfair labor practice strike, CommonSpirit saw that we weren’t backing down. We won a contract that...
Healthcare Clinic Workers at Community Health Care Showed Our Unity at our Informational Pickets
Healthcare clinic workers at Community Health Care showed our power today ✊ Across our Tacoma, Spanaway, Lakewood, and Puyallup clinics, we braved the cold to show management we’re united and won’t back down until we win a fair contract. We’re fighting for wages that...
Clinic Workers at Community Health Care Will Picket to Demand Strong Contract with Fair Pay, Benefits, and Investment in CareÂ
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 26, 2026 TACOMA, WA — Nearly 300 clinic workers, united in SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, at seven Community Health Care facilities in Tacoma, Spanaway, Lakewood, and Puyallup will hold informational pickets on Tuesday, January 27, calling on...
Statement from President Jane Hopkins on the senseless murder of union ICU nurse Alex Pretti at the hands of ICE
We are horrified and heartbroken over the murder of Alex Pretti. Alex was a union ICU nurse who was killed by ICE while stepping in to do what we do best as healthcare workers: help. When a nurse is killed for trying to save someone, no one is safe - period. This is...