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Tag Archives: Fair Wages & Leave

Immigration, healthcare, economic security discussed at Pramila Jayapal’s latest town hall

Excerpt: Read NPI's recap of U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal's sixteenth town hall, held Wednesday, May 2nd at the Seattle Central Public Library in downtown Seattle.
Published at:11:13 PM on Friday, May 4th, 2018
Written by:Alison Wendler
Categories:Core Encyclopedia Topics, Economic Security, Education, Elections, Healthcare
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Equal pay for equal work easily clears the Washington State House again

Excerpt: The Washington State House of Representatives has once again overwhelmingly approved a bill that would address pay inequity in the workplace, sending its version over to the Senate, where it is certain to get a better reception than in the past thanks to the chamber's new Democratic majority.
Published at:1:52 PM on Wednesday, January 17th, 2018
Written by:Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:Breaking News, Civil Liberties, Core Encyclopedia Topics, Economic Security
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State House swiftly passes paid family and medical leave bill, sending it to Inslee’s desk

Excerpt: Washington State's House of Representatives has enthusiastically given its backing to a landmark paid family and medical leave bill that will bolster the economic security and well-being of Washington families. The House took action within an hour of having received the bill from the state Senate, which is extremely fast.
Published at:10:47 PM on Friday, June 30th, 2017
Written by:Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:Core Encyclopedia Topics, Economic Security
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Washington State Senate passes landmark paid family and medical leave bill

Excerpt: By a vote of thirty-seven to twelve (a three-to-one margin), the Washington State Senate has passed a landmark paid family and medical leave bill that will strengthen the economic security and well-being of families across the Evergreen State.
Published at:9:48 PM on Friday, June 30th, 2017
Written by:Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:Core Encyclopedia Topics, Economic Security
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