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State Workers Prepare for Walkout | Seattle News
Washington state public workers are preparing for a major walkout on August 31st, protesting what they call an insulting wage offer from Governor Bob Ferguson’s administration. With over 50,000 union members on the line, the Washington Federation of State Employees says the governor’s team used budget excuses to block any pay raises — a move they describe as offensive. Tensions have been building for months amid stalled negotiations and a looming October 1 deadline. This isn’t the first time — a partial-day strike occurred in 2024 — but inflation has eroded pay’s value, making the current…
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