No matter what type of job workers are in, strong unions allow workers to speak out for fairness for all working people in their communities and create better standards and a strong middle class across the country. Washington Federation of State Employees, AFSCME Council 28, the AFL-CIO and all unions envision a future in which work and all people who work are valued, respected and rewarded.
Voters in Olympia will have the opportunity to approve Proposition 1, which is also known as the Workers' Bill of Rights. This citizen initiative would establish new labor standards in Olympia, including fair wages and schedules. It sets a minimum wage of $20 per hour for large employers with more than 500 employees and phases in that rate for medium and small employers over three and six years, respectively.
Higher wages will help working people keep up with rising living costs, reduce turnover, and enable more residents to afford to live where they work. The city would be authorized, but not required, to enforce the measure and would set its own rules for compliance.
Vote YES on Proposition 1 to support working people in Olympia!
Voters in Olympia will have the opportunity to approve Proposition 1, which is also known as the Workers' Bill of Rights. This citizen initiative would establish new labor standards in Olympia, including fair wages and schedules. It sets a minimum wage of $20 per hour for large employers with more than 500 employees and phases in that rate for medium and small employers over three and six years, respectively.
Higher wages will help working people keep up with rising living costs, reduce turnover, and enable more residents to afford to live where they work. The city would be authorized, but not required, to enforce the measure and would set its own rules for compliance.
Vote YES on Proposition 1 to support working people in Olympia!
Rachelle Martin is also running for Tumwater City Council, Position 5. She works for the Washington State Department of Health and currently serves as president of the Thurston-Lewis-Mason Central Labor Council.
Martin's campaign is focused on reducing the cost of living, resolving the brewery district situation, and building a Tumwater that's welcoming for all residents. If elected, she has pledged to increase the local minimum wage, strengthen workers' rights, and limit rent increases and evictions. Her very progressive campaign has earned her support from several labor unions and other organizations in the race.
Rachelle Martin is also running for Tumwater City Council, Position 5. She works for the Washington State Department of Health and currently serves as president of the Thurston-Lewis-Mason Central Labor Council.
Martin's campaign is focused on reducing the cost of living, resolving the brewery district situation, and building a Tumwater that's welcoming for all residents. If elected, she has pledged to increase the local minimum wage, strengthen workers' rights, and limit rent increases and evictions. Her very progressive campaign has earned her support from several labor unions and other organizations in the race.
Rachelle Martin is also running for Tumwater City Council, Position 5. She works for the Washington State Department of Health and currently serves as president of the Thurston-Lewis-Mason Central Labor Council.
Martin's campaign is focused on reducing the cost of living, resolving the brewery district situation, and building a Tumwater that's welcoming for all residents. If elected, she has pledged to increase the local minimum wage, strengthen workers' rights, and limit rent increases and evictions. Her very progressive campaign has earned her support from several labor unions and other organizations in the race.
