Want to hire a nanny? Better brush up on this new law The Seattle City Council passed a domestic workers bill of rights Monday. It extends to Seattle’s 30,000 or so nannies, gardeners, home health workers... Joshua McNichols
Not in your history book: When white strikers abducted black workers on a Seattle streetcar Horace Cayton was an African-American sociologist born in Seattle in 1903. His father was born a slave; his mother was the daughter of the first black U... Horace Cayton Jr.
What the SCOTUS ruling means for local unions In a 5-4 ruling the Supreme Court decided that public sector workers don't have to pay a so-called "fair share fee" to the unions that represent them. Bill Radke
After losing Supreme Court battle, Seattle union supporters gear up for 'war' In Seattle, labor leaders and Democrats were distressed–and defiant–over the latest U.S. Supreme Court decision suffocating public sector unions. The... Amy Radil
Seahawks cheerleaders earn minimum wage — and can’t date players NFL cheerleading is being scrutinized after a professional cheerleader sued the New Orleans Saints. Her discrimination complaint comes on top of reports... Paige Browning
Taxi drivers protest ultimatum at Sea-Tac Airport The taxi business ain’t what it used to be. That's partly why cabbies picketed at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Tuesday, fighting back... John Ryan
Seattle bans 'subminimum wages' for people with disabilities Paying low wages to people with disabilities is no longer allowed in Seattle. Seattle officials have eliminated what's known as the subminimum wage,... Paige Browning
Meet Seattle's new City Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda Seattle City Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda is serving her first full week in office after winning the November general election. Paige Browning
Nike agrees to factory inspections in new UW contract The University of Washington has agreed to a contract with Nike that's expected to set a new industry standard. The contract allows a watchdog group,... Paige Browning
Seattle workers accuse airline caterer of backtracking on fines and wages Seattle workers at Sky Chefs, an airline catering company, are still waiting for money owed to them in back wages. The workers protested this week,... Anna Boiko-Weyrauch
