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MLK Labor and more than a dozen unions are supporting Rebecca Saldaña for King County Council because we know that she will always fight for working families. Hear how she’ll fight for the issues that matter most to union members.

Join @wsna.bsky.social nurses for an informational picket at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle on Friday, October 30. Let's send a clear message that patient care needs to come before hospital profits. Full details: www.wsna.org/calendar/eve...

Early birds get their ballots in! 🐦🗳

A reminder that our October Delegate Meeting is tonight at 6 pm. See you there!

Take a behind-the-scenes look at how ballots are securely verified and counted at King County Elections. It takes a full team of proud @teamsters117.bsky.social members to make our elections run smoothly and fairly.

Ballots are out! Do you have a plan to vote? 🗳️ Here's a quick and easy guide to who MLK Labor delegates and the WSLC have endorsed on King County ballots. No matter who you're voting for, be sure to get your ballot filled out and turned in by November 3rd.

Union workers are building a lower-carbon future. 💪 Cement Masons Local 528 brought the concrete industry together for a hands-on look at the benefits of low-carbon concrete. As we work to cut emissions, Local 528 is making sure union members have the skills to lead the way.

Bring the kids and join the labor community on Halloween for the annual Teamsters Trunk-or-Treat from 3-5 pm! 🎃

Today, we recognize the history, resilience, and enduring contributions of Indigenous people across our country. We recognize their contributions to the labor movement and stand in solidarity with Indigenous communities in the fight for justice and dignity.

Join OPEIU Local 8 members who work at Sea Mar Home Care for an informational picket on Oct. 14 from 4:30-6:30 pm. Check in at IAM 751 (9125 15th Pl S). Come out to support these workers as they fight for a fair contract!

Join the Labor Movement for Union Solidarity Night to watch @SoundersFC take on Montreal on Oct. 17 ⚽️ Discounted tickets start at $25 and include a Sounders Bucket Koozie. Each purchase also enters you into a raffle for a player-signed jersey! 🎟️: www.gofevo.com/event/Sounde...

It was great to talk with City Council Candidate Nilu Jenks about her plan to make life more affordable for working families in Seattle. Join us this Saturday, Oct. 10, to knock doors for Nilu across District 5! Meet at Virgil Flaim Park (Lake City) at 10 am.

Today, we celebrated the signing of Seattle's legislation banning surveillance pricing at grocery stores. This groundbreaking ordinance protects shoppers from AI-driven price gouging. This is a huge victory for consumers and grocery workers. 👏

Seattle Times workers are fighting for a contract with fair pay and protections against AI replacing their work. They deserve a contract that respects their work and the journalism we depend on. Stand with ST workers: actionnetwork.org/petitions/sa...

Join @seiu925.bsky.social members who work at UW on Thursday for an INFORMATIONAL PICKET as they continue their fight for a fair contract. There will be pickets from noon-1 at Red Square, Harborview, UW Tacoma, UW Bothell and UWMC.

Today, OPCMIA Local 528 and MLK Labor hosted a hands-on event to showcasing the benefits of low-carbon concrete. As the industry works toward reducing concrete’s carbon footprint, Local 528 is making sure union members are trained and ready to lead the transition.

The Labor Movement stands with Seattle school bus drivers as they fight for a fair contract. These 300 Teamsters safely drive students to and from school every day. It's time for Zūm Services and SPS to come to the table with a fair deal and avoid a costly strike.

**NEW LOCATION** Join Seattle Times workers on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Denny Way and Stewart St. from noon-1. Stand with journalists for a fair contract!

🚨 SEATTLE HAS BANNED SURVEILLANCE PRICING ON GROCERIES! Grocery workers led the way to win this groundbreaking protection against AI price hikes.

Congratulations to our newest MLK Labor delegates! Thank you for making our Labor Movement strong.

Happy National Voter Registration Day! 🗳 In King County, you can register to vote online or by mail until 8 days before the election. You can register in person through Election Day. If you still need to register, head to votewa.gov and register today!

We celebrate the generations of Hispanic and Latino workers who have built our communities, strengthened our workplaces, and grown the labor movement. Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!

Seattle was built on the backs of generations of longshore workers. When an out-of-state cruise company comes to our public docks and uses non-union labor with substandard wages, we fight back.

When a non-union east coast cruise company like American Cruise Lines comes to Seattle and hires non-union workers, the Labor Movement shows up. We are proud to join ILWU to fight back and protect good union jobs 🪧

America’s unions honor the memory of all of those who were killed in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, including more than 600 members of our union family whom we continue to mourn today. The labor movement will continue to stand in solidarity and honor their legacy.

Join us this Saturday, September 12 from 10:30 AM–2:30 PM at Shilshole Bay Marina to picket anti-union American Cruise Lines. Meet at 7001 Seaview Avenue NW (Dock A). Let's stand together for good union jobs!

Ready to get walking?! Join us on September 19 for the We Are Here Walk to raise money for immigrant families in Washington State. The walk goes from Granger to Union Gap, but it can be done virtually if you can't be there. Learn more and sign up at weareherewalk.org

Yesterday, King Co. labor leaders met with @murray.senate.gov to discuss the challenges facing workers, including attacks on our right to organize, AI, and our groundbreaking Union Hiring Hall. Thank you to Senator Murray and unions for leading on these critical issues.

Labor Day is a reminder that when workers organize, we can win a better future. www.seattletimes.com/opinion/this...

Happy Labor Day from King County's Labor Movement! 🇺🇸

An injury to one is an injury to all ✊ Happy Labor Day, King County! Come join us at Angle Lake Park in SeaTac from 11-1 for free food, ice cream, and union solidarity.

This weekend we celebrate Labor Day, but did you know that there are actually two holidays to honor the Labor Movement? Conor Casey of the UW Labor Archives explains the history behind the two Labor Days and how each one has been celebrated over time. Happy Labor Day 🇺🇸

As you get ready for Labor Day weekend, remember to thank a union.

KEEP IT COLD. KEEP IT UNION. 🧊 Join us at Angle Lake Park this Labor Day to get a FREE pro-union can koozie. Bring your friends, family, and co-workers. 📍 Angle Lake Park, SeaTac 🗓️ Monday, September 7 ⏰ 11 AM–1 PM

On Monday, thousands of Washington State workers walked out to demand a fair contract. Public servants like those at Fircrest keep our state running every day. It’s time for Washington to give these workers a contract that respects their work and invests in public services. @wfse.org

We're proud to stand with public servants today as they demonstrated across Washington for a fair contract. Text STAND to 237-263 to tell state leadership to come to the bargaining table with an offer that invests in public service. @wfse.org

Join us ONE WEEK FROM TODAY to celebrate Labor Day! This will be a family-friendly event open to union members and their families. We will have: 🌭 FREE FOOD 🍦 ICE CREAM 🥤 REFRESHMENTS 💦 SPLASH PARK 🎯 KIDS GAMES 🪧 INFORMATION ON LABOR ISSUES ✊ UNION SOLIDARITY We hope to see you there!

Seattle educators are ready to strike for a contract that supports students, strengthens classrooms, and gives staff the resources they need. Stand with educators and students by sending a message to the School Board: secure.ngpvan.com/Wx8hGeUW2UeY...

When life gives you lemons, at least it doesn't ask how thirsty you are. 🍋 Tell the Seattle City Council to ban unfair surveillance pricing on groceries. Email council@seattle.gov or send a letter using this link: tinyurl.com/2zwsx9mx

King County's Labor Movement stands in full solidarity with Starbucks workers fighting for the fair contract they deserve. Sign the Starbucks Boycott Pledge: boycottstarbucks.net/#pledge-now

What's your favorite Labor Day food? 🌭🍔🍉 Whatever it is, bring your appetite and celebrate Labor Day with King County's unions! 📅 Monday, September 7 📍 Angle Lake Park ⏰ 11 AM–1 PM

Seattle Embassy Suites workers have been on strike for more than two months. 🪧 They are fighting for a contract with fair pay and year-round health insurance. Come down and support them on the picket line every day from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. ✊ @uniteherelocal8.bsky.social @unitehere.org

Seattle showed up BIG to stand with Embassy Suites workers as their strike reaches two months 👀 No contract, no peace! @unitehere.org

We asked Seattle shoppers what they think about surveillance pricing on groceries. Turns out, the answer was pretty clear 👀 Join grocery workers in telling the City Council that you support fair pricing and transparency on groceries: actionnetwork.org/letters/supp...

SEATTLE EMBASSY SUITES WORKERS HAVE BEEN ON STRIKE FOR 2 MONTHS. ✊ Join UNITE HERE Local 8 on Thursday, August 20, from 4:30–6 PM for a special picket line at the Seattle Embassy Suites as workers mark two months on strike.

MLK Labor leadership met with the Seattle Education Association bargaining team to hear an update on negotiations. Educators are working all summer to achieve a fair contract before the start of school. We stand with SEA as they fight for the schools our students deserve.