Farmworkers sue Trump administration over threat to wages
The United Farm Workers union and more than a dozen farmworkers are suing the Trump administration over a new Labor Department rule they argue will “undercut and adversely affect” wages paid to U.S. workers. Eighteen farmworkers from Washington and five other states, along with the United Farm Workers of America and the UFW Foundation, filed the lawsuit Friday in a California federal court to reverse the rule, which makes it cheaper for farmers to hire foreign workers through the H-2A program by lowering wages. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Allen J. Schaben)
For sale: Two retired state ferries. Dreamers need not apply
If you have ever wanted to own an iconic Washington state ferry, now may be your last chance to buy one until the 2030s. There are two sizes available with no minimum bid — the decommissioned 144-car Hyak and the 87-car Klahowya. But before you get carried away with dreams of a palatial waterfront fixer-upper, or opening a floating restaurant, or making a quick buck off the scrap metal, be aware of the scrutiny you stand to receive. “It’s more challenging than most people would have guessed,” said John Vezina, the deputy head of the state ferry system. “We’re not going to sign off on anything that isn’t ironclad that it can work.” Continue reading at Washington State Standard. (Tom Banse)
Trump to push new Republican plan on Obamacare subsidies
President Trump as soon as this week is due to outline a new initiative that calls for a short-term extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies in exchange for new eligibility limits and other changes. Why it matters: Mounting concern about medical costs and the looming expiration of enhanced ACA tax credits could amp up affordability concerns and give Democrats a potent weapon heading into an election year. Democrats made ACA financial assistance a centerpiece of the recent government shutdown fight. Continue reading at Axios. (Andrew Harnik)
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