Business Organizers, politicians predict ‘massive wave of enthusiasm’ will revive labor movement The share of American workers represented by a union has dropped to a record low of about 10%. Monica Nickelsburg
Government Washington state enacts new rules to protect outdoor workers from extreme heat A set of new and permanent rules aimed at protecting outdoor workers from the scorching heat took effect Monday. Natalie Akane Newcomb
Business Fire sale: Amazon prepares for Prime Day amid record heat Amazon warehouse workers are preparing for a hot Prime Day, literally. Monica Nickelsburg
Law & Courts Flight attendant mom ran out of sick time: WA Supreme Court decision could bring more limits on employee leave A new decision by the Washington Supreme Court could affect flexibility for employees seeking to use various types of paid leave to care for family members. Amy Radil
Business UW reaches deal with postdocs and researchers, ending strike The University of Washington, and the union representing thousands of its postdocs and researchers, agreed on a tentative contract Thursday. The deal brings UAW 4121’s strike to a close. Monica Nickelsburg
Business Dockworkers reach tentative deal with West Coast ports, averting strike The organizations representing dockworkers and ports along the West Coast reached a tentative agreement Thursday after months of tense negotiations. Monica Nickelsburg
Education The basics behind the UW Researcher Strike KUOW labor & economy reporter Monica Nicklesburg joins Soundside to talk about the researcher strike happening at the University of Washington. Libby Denkmann Monica Nickelsburg Jason Burrows
Business 2,400 UW researchers strike for raises, inclusivity Thousands of University of Washington research scientists and postdoctoral researchers went on strike Wednesday to demand living wages, childcare support, and other benefits. Monica Nickelsburg
Business Dockworkers slow down at West Coast ports amid ongoing labor dispute Contract negotiations between the International Longshore & Warehouse Union and the industry group representing their employers have dragged on for more than a year. Monica Nickelsburg
Week in Review: Amazon, politics, and mosquitos Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with political analyst Joni Balter, Puget Sound Business Journal’s Alex Halverson, and KUOW’s David Hyde. Bill Radke Kevin Kniestedt
