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Whatcom County official refuses calls to resign, welcomes inquiry
Local leaders questioned handling of sexual harassment complaints and a $225,000 settlement, as revealed in a recent Cascade PBS investigation.
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Whatcom County paid $225K to settle sexual harassment complaints
Multiple women accused a public works director of inappropriate conduct. Officials helped him get a new job by agreeing not to share the allegations.
Politics
Seattle Council unanimously approves raises for 10,000 city workers
The vote finalized more than a year of bargaining for new union contracts, including back pay, annual wage increases and other benefits.
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.
Investigations
A WA bill would extend unemployment pay to workers on strike
Advocates say fear of financial hardship undermines bargaining leverage. Opponents say the bill will increase business costs or prolong work stoppages.