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Olympia Slows Down to Listen on Workers' Rights | Seattle News
Olympia’s city council is restarting its workers’ rights and affordability initiative after pausing last year’s efforts due to the failed Proposition 1 campaign. Now, they’re taking a slower, community-centered approach with a phased plan: July–September focuses on research and listening to understand local needs, especially as the MIT Living Wage Calculator shows Olympia residents need over $26/hour to survive. A September study session will guide next steps, followed by more listening from October–December, with potential council action by early 2027. Phase one costs $20K from the City…
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