MLK Labor

05/29/2026

The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Central Labor Council has set up a fund to support the workers at Nippon Dynawave and their families. Any amount would help these fellow union members as they recover from this unthinkable tragedy.

While our community grapples with the recent Nippon Dynawave implosion, organized Labor is stepping up to help workers and families impacted by the tragedy.

05/27/2026

Eid al-Adha Mubarak to all those celebrating!

05/27/2026

Our thoughts are with the workers at Nippon Dynawave Packaging in Longview and the southern Washington community.

Tragedies like this are why the labor movement must never stop fighting for workplace safety.

The implosion was reported at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Longview. At least one person had been killed, and nine were missing.

05/25/2026

The labor movement honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice this Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

We hope you have a wonderful day with friends and family. A deep thank you to those working today to keep us safe, healthy, and nourished!

05/22/2026

Seattle's Social Housing program marked a milestone this week by purchasing its first property in the heart of downtown Seattle!

Housing is the biggest expense working families experience. Although this is an exciting achievement, it’s critical that our elected leaders continue treating this crisis with the utmost urgency.

The developer announced the purchase of Elara at the Market, a 150-unit luxury apartment complex, with the goal of bringing more affordable housing to Belltown.

05/20/2026

A reminder that our May Delegate Meeting is tonight at 6 pm. See you there!

05/19/2026

Behold, the power of a union contract.

A deal between a powerful union and an industry group substantially boosts annual pay for workers coping with New York City’s high cost of living.

05/19/2026

It’s time to stop the unfair tolls on working families and for WSDOT to dump the non-union contractors building them.

IBEW Local 46

05/19/2026

WSDOT has hired a non-union electrical contractor from out of the area to work on the 509 tolled-highway expansion in SeaTac. People are sick of paying endless tolls to get to work, especially when this work is not going to people in our community!

05/15/2026

Join IBEW Local 46 and the Seattle Building Trades on Monday, May 18, to picket the SR-509 Tolled Highway Project from 3-5 pm. Meet at 2408 S 208th St., SeaTac.

This WSDOT project will result in a tolled highway that will be paid for by working people who use this highway to get to their jobs. To make matters worse, work on this project is done by an out-of-area, non-union contractor. Come out and say 'No Jobs, No Tolls!'