Category: Legislation/Endorsements

Our Interest Arbitration bill, HB 1307 has been filed in the state legislature passed its first executive session!HB 1307’s second public hearing will be NEXT MONDAY, FEB 13 AT 4PM.There are 3 ways YOU can support this bill RIGHT NOW: Note Your Position for the Legislative Record: PRO  Submit Written Testimony: See sample below Testify Remotely (via video during … Continue reading TAKE ACTION by 2/13: Interest Arbitration for UW Residents

Vote Yes on I-135! What is Social Housing?Social Housing is publicly owned and permanently affordable. It creates cross-class communities and renter leadership. There are four pillars to Social Housing integral to I-135. Publicly Owned. Social housing is publicly financed and controlled, with the express aim of housing people, not extracting profit. Renters and their homes are … Continue reading I-135 Social Housing and 2/14 Special Election!

Our Interest Arbitration bill, HB 1307 has been prefiled in the state legislature for the upcoming legislative session! HB 1307’s first public hearing will be NEXT WEDNESDAY, JAN 25 AT 8AM.There are 3 ways YOU can support this bill RIGHT NOW: Note Your Position for the Legislative Record: PRO  Submit Written Testimony See Sample Below Testify Remotely (via video during the … Continue reading TAKE ACTION by 1/25: Interest Arbitration for UW Residents

Register to Vote: The November 8th State General election is coming up! Make sure you are registered to vote. You have until October 31 to register online or November 8 by 8pm to register in person at your County Elections Office. If you have not received your ballot and you are registered to vote, you … Continue reading 2022 Election Information!

We have the utmost confidence that these candidates will be allies and partners with our union, healthcare workers, and the labor movement at large in the Seattle region. Read below to learn more about who we endorsed and why we encourage you to vote for these candidates in the August primaries. The RFPU - NW … Continue reading RFPU-NW Endorsements for 2022 Elections

It's time to start to thinking about the 2022 elections! Local and state-wide elections are critical to seeing progress (or setbacks) in our communities. RFPU - NW is committed to supporting candidates who will fight to make our region equitable for those who live here (including our patients). This year we will be endorsing candidates for … Continue reading 2022 Election Endorsement Meeting

Our Interest Arbitration bill, HB 1764 was passed through the House Labor & Workplace Standard Committee!HB1764's next public hearing will be tomorrow (Thursday) at 1:30pm in the House Appropriations Committee.There are 3 ways YOU can support this bill RIGHT NOW: Note Your Position for the Legislative Record: PRO (takes 30 seconds!)Submit Written TestimonyTestify Remotely (via video during the hearing)  **Please leave … Continue reading Take Action by TOMORROW AT 1PM: Interest Arbitration for UW Residents

Yes, we know it feels like there have been a lot of elections in the last couple months. But this one is important too! Don’t forget to return your ballot by Tues, February 8th.  As always, we encourage you to drop into a local ballot box, but you can also drop it in the mail … Continue reading VOTE YES on Prop. 1 & 2 by Feb. 8th!