Hear from striking Yakima workers
More than one hundred workers at the Allan Bros fruit packing house walked out on strike in May after 14 co-workers tested positive for COVID-19 and the company didn’t take […]
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In solidarity with the movement for Black lives
Dear Working Washington / Fair Work Center community: Our organization stands in solidarity with the movement for Black lives and the powerful protests in Seattle, across Washington, and all across this […]
Landmark ruling affirms protections for LGBTQ workers nationwide
It’s now official: across the country, it is illegal for your employer to fire you or otherwise discriminate against you based on your sexual orientation or gender identity. That’s because […]
COVID-19 Resources for Workers
Workers across WA are facing severe impacts of the coronavirus crisis: layoffs, hours cuts, issues with sick pay and childcare, and hazards on the job. Follow the link below to […]
Honoring Omar & the 76 workers who died on the job last year
Employers are failing in their responsibility to provide safe workplaces, especially in the agricultural industry. Last year, 76 workers across the state died on the job from traumatic health and […]
September 23 is Nanny Day in Seattle!
Today, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan and Seattle City Council, led by Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda, proclaimed September 23, 2019 to be Seattle Nanny Day. The proclamation comes as a part of […]
How much is the rest of your time worth?
Washington is boldly proposing to restore overtime protections to hundreds of thousands of salaried workers across the state. This could well be the biggest advancement in standards for workers since […]
Workers at Pyramid Alehouse Settle Wage Theft Lawsuit for $450,000
Today, current and former workers at Pyramid Alehouse in SoDo are celebrating long overdue paychecks thanks to a big win in court. Yesterday morning, a judge with King County Superior […]
Fighting for the rights of immigrant workers
Fair Work Center fights for the rights of immigrant workers every day. From our know your rights trainings and free legal services to our partnerships with immigrant community organizations, we […]
New rights for domestic workers take effect July 1!
DYK? July 1 marks the effective date of the Seattle Domestic Workers Bill of Rights. This legislation was a huge win for the thousands of nannies, caregivers, house cleaners, and landscapers […]