The Washington State Building and Construction Trades Council has prioritized support for HB 1846 (Berg) which provides tax preferences for rural and nonrural data centers in Washington that include labor standards. This bill is critical to keeping data center construction projects in Washington, providing apprenticeship training opportunities and work for our members.
Join Local 76 Business Manager Tim O'Donnell next Tuesday, January 25th at 6pm, for a Facebook live informational meeting. This was requested by many members who are unable to attend in-person meetings due to escalating
Covid-19 cases and concerns.
Covid-19 home tests are now available through the Federal Government. You can place your order for Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests with USPS now with the attached link.
Residential households in the U.S. can order one set of 4 free at-home tests from USPS.
The Pierce County Labor Community Services Agency has been awarding the Jerry
Beckendorf Community Service Scholarship to graduating high school students in
Pierce County since 2003. This scholarship recognizes Brother Beckendorf’s 15 years
of community service at United Way and his continuing commitment to serve the
labor community and citizens in Pierce County.
In case you missed it: Gov. Jay Inslee, together with Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig and House Speaker Laurie Jinkins, released the following statements this morning on delaying the Washington Cares Fund premium assessment:
“I have been in ongoing discussions with legislators about the long-term care bill, which is set to begin collecting funds in January.
2022 Jerry Beckendorf Community Service Scolarship.pdf
