The Seattle City Council took an historic step yesterday toward beating back income inequality and improving the lives of workers.  On a vote of 9-0, the Council approved an ordinance...Read More

Low-wage workers and their supporters will surround City Hall in Seattle today to demand that the City Council take action to raise the minimum wage to $15/hr.  A higher minimum...Read More

Workers at SeaTac's Extra Car Parking picketed the company today over retaliation and lost wages. View photos from today's action here.  The workers, who were joined by community activists and members...Read More

Members of Teamsters 117 joined hundreds of community members on Saturday to march for an increase of the minimum wage in the city of Seattle to $15/hr. Special thanks to...Read More

Some Local 117 members have been questioning why labor and community groups are supporting a higher minimum wage.  It’s a question that needs to be addressed.  $15.00 per hour buys...Read More