OLYMPIA – The Washington State Senate has passed legislation banning microchipping in work environments. Sponsored by Rep. Brianna Thomas, D-Seattle, House Bill 2303 prohibits employers from offering or requiring employees to participate in microchipping programs. “Microchipping isn’t prevalent yet, but…
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With Thomas bill, Washington takes a huge step to protect domestic workers.
OLYMPIA – For years, domestic workers in Washington have fought to address historic inequities and to ensure safety, fairness and dignity on the job site. Today, that dream is on its way to the governor’s…
“Don’t chip me, bro!” House passes Thomas bill preventing microchips in work environments.
OLYMPIA – The House of Representatives has passed legislation banning microchipping in work environments. Sponsored by Rep. Brianna Thomas, D-Seattle, House Bill 2303 prohibits employers from offering or requiring employee microchips. “Microchips may seem…
WA domestic workers are one step closer to gaining ‘bill of rights’ after House passage
OLYMPIA – Today, the House took a step toward addressing historic inequities and ensuring dignity, safety and fairness for workers whose labor allows families to work, children to thrive, and…
Governor Signs Thomas Bill for Reasonable Rest Breaks for Hospital Workers.
OLYMPIA – The governor has signed legislation, Sponsored by Rep. Brianna Thomas, which aims to improve rest breaks for hospital workers in Washington. Current law stipulates that meal breaks should…
Thomas bill updates reimbursement rates for relocation required for government projects.
OLYMPIA – Government projects, like transit construction, require real estate to proceed. Unfortunately, this sometimes means people or organizations must move. Historically, marginalized communities have shouldered the greatest burden of…
House Passes Thomas Bill for Reasonable Rest Breaks for Hospital Workers
OLYMPIA – Tuesday, the Washington State House of Representative passed House Bill 1879 off the House floor – aiming to improve rest breaks for hospital workers in Washington. Current rules…
Bill for reasonable rest breaks for hospital workers clears committee
OLYMPIA – The House Labor & Workplace Standards Committee unanimously passed legislation to add flexibility to health care workers’ break times Tuesday. Current rules require meal breaks to take place…
Thomas bill to protect home ownership is heard committee
OLYMPIA – On Monday, the House Housing committee heard legislation to protect single-family homes from large corporate and investment purchasers. House Bill 1732, sponsored by Rep. Brianna Thomas, D-West Seattle,…