Inaugural K-Fair connects Korean Community with Snohomish County employers

LYNNWOOD—Nearly 300 people attended the first K-Fair Job Fair on Saturday, May 2, at the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center, that connected the Korean American community and other job seekers with employment opportunities in Snohomish County. “As the first ever job fair hosted by GSKA and the broader Korean community, not only equity achieved for both employers […]

A proposed bill would place worker rights under state protection

OLYMPIA [Annika Hauer]— Under a bill before the legislature, a state agency would step in to protect workers under collective bargaining should a federal board fail to do so. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) enforces labor laws and rights in the private sector with the exemption of agricultural workers. In January 2025, President Donald […]

Washington AG Nick Brown launches new Worker Rights Unit to combat rampant wage theft

OLYMPIA—Washington Attorney General Nick Brown announced on November 13 the formation of a dedicated Worker Rights Unit within the Attorney General’s Office to enforce the state’s labor laws, address wage theft, and protect workers from exploitation. “Our office’s new Worker Rights Unit will support working people across Washington as they navigate challenges to maintaining quality […]