Biden Backs Amazon Warehouse Workers' Union Drive More than 5,800 warehouse workers at the Bessemer, Ala., Amazon facility are voting this month on whether to join the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union. Jaclyn Diaz
Kent postal workers struggle with Covid-19 outbreak Postal workers in Kent are sounding the alarm after an outbreak of Covid-19 has left dozens sick at a facility in South King County. Esmy Jimenez
U.S. Adds Just 49,000 Jobs In January, 'Not Anywhere Close' To Recovering Lost Jobs U.S. employers added 49,000 jobs last month, after a pandemic-driven slump in December. Unemployment fell to 6.3%. Scott Horsley
Bellevue says it will use non-union staff to reopen schools as labor conflict intensifies Bellevue School District plans to reopen buildings to 2nd-graders Thursday, despite a vote by teachers and other school staff to stay home due to Covid safety concerns. Ann Dornfeld
In Seattle, pandemic stress overshadows new minimum wage boost The new year means an increase in the minimum wage for Washington State and for Seattle. But the pay boost for workers has felt like an afterthought amidst the struggles of the pandemic. Amy Radil
There's A White House Clash Over Whether To Extend Freeze On Many Work Visas In June, President Trump halted various temporary work visas, including H-1B, L-1 and certain J-1 visas. Advocates for an extension say it would tie the hands of President-elect Joe Biden. Franco Ordoñez
K-12 students can return to schools earlier than previously advised, say WA health officials Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday said recent, more lenient public health guidelines on in-person schooling could allow students to return to physical classrooms sooner than previously recommended — and without major outbreak risk. Ann Dornfeld
Grocery workers push for safety protections As Washington’s Covid cases continue to grow, grocery workers are calling for stronger work protections. A recent death and an outbreak at a Fred Meyer store in Burien has workers worried and frustrated. Ruby de Luna
Urgent care employees move to strike in Seattle area alleging inadequate rest, PPE Employees at 20 urgent care clinics across the Puget Sound region have given notice that they plan to strike. Eilís O'Neill
Power Of The Petition: Nonprofit Helps Front-Line Workers Fight For Their Rights Eight out of every nine American workers don't have a union to represent them in workplace disputes. A nonprofit website is helping push for better wages and working conditions amid the pandemic. Ashish Valentine
