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Resolution 2026-03 in Support of the PNW Cross-Border Day of Solidarity for a People’s Trade Agenda

Resolution in Support of the PNW Cross-Border Day of Solidarity for a People’s Trade Agenda Resolution 2026-03 WHEREAS, the Pacific Northwest has a long and strong history of resistance to corporate-centered “free trade,” including the 1999 Battle of Seattle WTO protests; WHEREAS, more than 150,000
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Resolution 2026-03 in Support of the PNW Cross-Border Day of Solidarity for a People’s Trade Agenda
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The Pierce County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO, recognizes the City Council’s appointment of Hyun Kim as Tacoma’s next City Manager

The role of city manager carries significant responsibility in shaping how policies are implemented, how public resources are managed, and how the municipal workforce is supported. We recognize the weight of this position and the expectations that come with it. Tacoma has a proud labor-forward
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The Pierce County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO, recognizes the City Council’s appointment of Hyun Kim as Tacoma’s next City Manager

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Roundtable at Willard
Building a Future for Childcare and Working Families in Pierce County

Building a Future for Childcare and Working Families in Pierce County

More than a dozen partners from across Pierce County and western Washington gathered for a community roundtable with representation from Governor Bob Ferguson’s office, including Heather Hudson, Deputy Director of Childca

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Representatives from the community participate in the ground-breaking ceremony
Breaking Ground: Clover Park Launches Lineworker & Arboriculture Program

Breaking Ground: Clover Park Launches Lineworker & Arboriculture Program

On Tuesday, August 26, Clover Park Technical College (CPTC) officially broke ground on its new Lineworker & Arboriculture Program with a pole yard training facility on its Lakewood campus—a major step forward for the future of blue-collar c

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Restore VA Workers' Union Rights
Action Alert: Call to Restore Veterans Affairs Workers’ Union Rights

Action Alert: Call to Restore Veterans Affairs Workers’ Union Rights

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is the backbone of support for our nation’s brave heroes, providing essential health care, benefits and services that veterans have earned through their service.

But the VA is under attack.  

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Members of the PCCLC Executive Board and Trustees: Brent Wagar, Brenda Wiest, Chris Hall, Patti Dailey Shives, John Adams, Amber Roulst, and Floyd Dugan. Front row: Secretary-Treasurer Lawver and President Alice Phillips are signing the purchase agreement check
Pierce County Labor Secures $5 Million in State Funding to Create Childcare and Workforce Hub

Pierce County Labor Secures $5 Million in State Funding to Create Childcare and Workforce Hub

TACOMA, WA — The Pierce County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO (PCCLC) and its nonprofit arm, the Pierce County Labor Community Services Agency (PCLCSA), are proud to announce a major milestone in their mission to support Pierce County workers: the acquisition of the former

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