Investigations
Filipino fishermen left in WA marina allege abandonment, lost pay
Fishing companies say long waits between seasons can be common, but labor experts say offshore foreign workers are “uniquely unprotected” under U.S. policies.
Lizz Giordano
Lizz Giordano is Cascade PBS's investigative reporter, focused on following working conditions, government oversight procedures and labor organizing efforts across Washington state. Before jo
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Washington Legislature
WA lawmakers approve union bargaining rules for legislative staff
Lawmakers came to a late-session agreement on Senate Bill 6194 to outline collective bargaining rights for legislative staffers just before
Washington Legislature
WA lawmakers approve union bargaining rules for legislative staff
Lawmakers came to a late-session agreement on Senate Bill 6194 to outline collective bargaining rights for legislative staffers just before
Washington Legislature
WA bill to offer unemployment pay to striking workers falls short
A bill to extend unemployment benefits to striking workers failed to pass the Washington Legislature before a key deadline last
Washington Legislature
WA bill to offer unemployment pay to striking workers falls short
A bill to extend unemployment benefits to striking workers failed to pass the Washington Legislature before a key deadline last