By Sejal Parikh Special to Northwest Asian Weekly Imagine getting a text at 5:11 a.m. instructing you that you had just been added to the work schedule and were expected […]
Unstable work schedules hit API women hardest
Survey finds unpredictable work schedules are pervasive in Seattle’s service industry, particularly for women and people of color
Marching for $15
About 150 people passed through the International District on Dec. 5 during a march from SeaTac to Seattle City Hall in support of a $15/hour minimum wage. The march, organized […]
Working Washington and community members march for affordable healthcare
More than 100 workers, seniors, and grassroots activists gathered with Working Washington at a rally at First Hill’s hospital district on August 30. Participants later marched through downtown Seattle to […]
Airport workers fight for better wages — Part 2 of 2: Coalitions calls Port of Seattle and airlines to improve airport jobs
By Tiffany Ran Northwest Asian Weekly In 2011, a staggering 32.8 million passengers flew into or out of Sea-Tac airport, making this valued asset of the Port of Seattle the […]
Airport workers fight for better wages — Part 1 of 2: International Worker’s rally draws attention to conditions for airport workers
By Tiffany Ran Northwest Asian Weekly There was a sea of teal balloons at the International Worker’s Day rally at Sea-Tac’s International Flag Pavilion, organized by OneAmerica and Working Washington. […]