Kshama Sawant is building quite a following in Seattle—people we like to call Sawanticrats. In the process, she has managed to blur the lines between Seattle’s socialists and Democrats. And, by doing … [Read more...]
Small businesses face union-thug tactics
Forward Seattle, the small business group attempting to bring Seattle’s $15 minimum wage ordinance to a vote, submitted about 19,500 signatures King County elections last week. The group needs 16,510 … [Read more...]
Survey shows Sawanticrats win, employees lose
According to a new survey conducted by the Employment Policies Institute (EPI), Seattle’s new $15 minimum wage law will lead to higher consumer prices, reduced job opportunities and business closures. … [Read more...]
SHIFT’s Weekend Guide to [not Boycotting] Small Businesses
Having trouble deciding where to spend your money this weekend? Luckily for you, a spin off group of Working Washington called Support Seattle Workers has taken it upon themselves to publish a list of … [Read more...]
Union boss: Small businesses are “right wing ideologues”
What are you when you dare to oppose a union? It appears, a right wing ideologue. A grassroots organization (Forward Seattle) comprised of Seattle business owners recently filed a “charter … [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...]
Seattle socialist takes aim at rest of state – and Democrats want to help
Seattle’s socialist city councilor Kshama Sawant is not content with just inflicting her $15 minimum wage economic ignorance on her city, now she wants to take it statewide – and across the … [Read more...]
Jim McDermott actually tells the truth… in a way
Appearing on MSNBC’s PoliticsNation with Al Sharpton, Jim McDermott reiterated his support for Seattle’s $15 minimum wage ordinance. However, in doing so, McDermott offered a telling—and … [Read more...]
Is Seattle’s newest tax a death sentence for businesses?
From the KCGOP, Seattle’s taxing spree continued today as City Councilmembers Kshama Sawant and Nick Licata introduced an amendment to Mayor Ed Murray’s newest “save Metro” proposal. Last week, … [Read more...]
Oh the irony: Seattle Mayor concerned about city’s economic future
Seattle’s Mayor Ed Murray is against a city-wide property tax increase to fund King County Metro routes. Apparently, Murray believes that “any transit financing plan — either short-term or long-term — … [Read more...]
Seattle’s top chef: Clear that Seattle City Council, Mayor have little business experience
Seattle’s Tom Douglas—winner of the James Beard Award—is a celebrated chef. His 14 Seattle-based restaurants employ more than 800 people. Last August, Douglas chose to raise wages for his Back of … [Read more...]
May Day protests in Seattle
Apparently, this year’s Seattle May Day protests will be about “immigrant and worker rights, including the campaign for a $15 minimum wage.” The Oregonian, “There are social media postings from two … [Read more...]