Today at 1:30 PM, the House Labor and Workforce Standards Committee will hear public testimony on two bills that would support Washington families by improving economic conditions for working women:…
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Fairness, funding and families
We’re heading into the home stretch of the 2016 legislative session with each chamber considering bills passed by the other. The heavy lifting around the three budgets (operating, capital and…
Equal pay for equal work – just not in Washington State
OLYMPIA – Friday, January 29 marks the 7th anniversary of President Obama signing the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act into law, reaffirming the rights of individuals who have suffered from…
Washington in Danger of Being Left Behind on Equal Pay
California joins Oregon in passing Equal Pay legislation as Washington Senate flails OLYMPIA – Despite existing state laws, Washington lags behind much of the country in equal pay for women….
Rep. Sells e-Newsletter: Responsible budget vs. budget tricks
Responsible budget vs. budget tricks House Democrats have put forward a responsible budget that makes important investments in education, mental health, and economic development. Our budget fully funds basic education…