Union intimidation is not a new thing, but the Seattle hotel workers UNITE HERE Local 8 is taking it to a new level, threatening lobbyists in Washington State to not have meetings at two hotels – or … [Read more...]
No wonder union wants secret negotiations – pay raises aren’t needed
It’s been widely reported that the negotiations between Jay Inslee and the state employees union are secret, at the union’s insistence. What hasn’t been reported is why the negotiations have to be … [Read more...]
Democrats accept more resources from “good Democrat,” known racist JZ Knight
Last month, SHIFT reported that the Thurston County Democratic Central Committee accepted a donation of $65,000 from JZ Knight—a known racist and cult leader based out of Yelm, WA—early this year. Of … [Read more...]
Inslee gives unions public money for their campaign investment
Jay Inslee’s dependence on millions from labor unions in his last campaign is well known, but he generally tries to hide his efforts to reward his investors. However, every once and awhile, … [Read more...]
Just thought of Inslee decision scares unions
Once again, just the thought that Jay Inslee might make a job-killing decision to help his campaign funders has caused some in the private sector to register complaint. And, once again, the Inslee … [Read more...]
UPDATE: Mukilteo’s mayor responds to charges of cronyism
Last week, SHIFT reported on state Senator Marko Liias’ new gig working for the City of Mukilteo. Liias’ job description is quite vague but it does include managing a city newsletter. The sitting … [Read more...]
Power plays may backfire on WEA
Teachers’ unions across the United States face challenging times as they struggle to recover from the negative press have been receiving in their battles against the education reform movement. … [Read more...]
Seattle City Light hires online reputation-management company to fix public image
Seattle City Light—a publically owned utility company—has a public image problem. So, to combat all the “negative press” directed its way, the company hired Brand.com—an “online reputation-management” … [Read more...]
Dems have underfunded schools for decades, court wants to know why
The Washington State Supreme Court has watched Democrats violate the state constitution for a generation by not meeting its mandate to adequately fund our public schools. Over two years ago, in the … [Read more...]
Does Dow Constantine only listen to unions?
VOTERS’ rejection of Proposition 1—King County Metro funding package—in April should have sent a clear message to county elected leaders: Put Metro’s financial house in order before seeking yet … [Read more...]
Union: “We can’t give you a lot of details.” Inslee: Pay raises for my campaign donors!
The state’s Open Public Meetings law requires many government meetings to be open to the public, but collective bargaining negotiations between unions and government negotiators are exempt. Some … [Read more...]
Union takeover of State Democrat Party in process
The state's labor bosses are not satisfied in just having Democrat elected officials follow their orders on policy (minimum wage, secret contract negotiations, etc) lead - now they want one of their … [Read more...]