Author Archives: clamas

12 Jan
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Saldaña presenta proyecto de ley histórico para ampliar derechos laborales de trabajadores agrícolas 

OLYMPIA — La senadora Rebecca Saldaña (D–Seattle) presentó el jueves un proyecto de ley histórico que ella considera uno de los más importantes de su carrera legislativa de 10 años y un logro importante en su último año en la Legislatura.  El proyecto de ley ...

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12 Jan
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Saldaña introduces landmark bill to expand labor rights for agricultural workers 

OLYMPIA — Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D–Seattle) introduced landmark legislation Thursday that she calls one of the most significant of her 10-year legislative career and a major milestone in her final year in the Legislature.  Senate Bill 6045 would give Washington state agricultural workers the explicit right ...

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10 Sep
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Saldaña emite declaración sobre fallo de la Corte Suprema que amplía poderes de ICE

OLYMPIA — La senadora Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), vicepresidenta del Caucus Demócrata Latino, dio a conocer la siguiente declaración después de que la Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos quitó las restricciones a las operaciones de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE) ...

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10 Sep
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Saldaña issues statement on Supreme Court ruling granting ICE broader powers

OLYMPIA — Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), vice chair of the Latino Democratic Caucus, issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court lifted restrictions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Los Angeles, removing limits that barred stops and ...

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14 Aug
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Protecting our values in challenging times

Dear friends and neighbors,  In moments like these, it’s more important than ever to make our voices heard and stand together.  The Trump administration has brought a disturbing resurgence of fear and cruelty, especially for immigrant families, LGBTQ+ communities, and ...

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08 May
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Session Adjourned — Here’s What We Did

Dear friends and neighbors,  The Legislature has officially adjourned for the year. During our 105-day session, we faced serious challenges — including a major budget shortfall — but through it all, I stayed grounded in the priorities I hear time ...

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07 Apr
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In the final weeks

Dear friends and neighbors,  As we enter session’s final weeks, things are moving quickly. We’re working long hours, meeting with colleagues and community members, and making tough decisions to finalize the state budgets and advance legislation that reflects our shared ...

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31 Mar
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Washington State Standard: Domestic workers would gain new protections under Washington bill

Ana Rosa Bello broke down in tears as she recalled the repeated abuse she has endured as a housekeeper in Seattle. Bello described wage theft, discrimination, threats to her and her family, withheld documents, and being unfairly fired. But, as ...

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28 Mar
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Saldaña emite una declaración sobre la detención de Alfredo Juárez

OLYMPIA — La senadora Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle) emitió la siguiente declaración sobre la detención de Alfredo “Lelo” Juárez:  “Estoy profundamente consternada por la detención de Alfredo ‘Lelo’ Juárez, un activista y defensor de los derechos de los trabajadores agrícolas que ...

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28 Mar
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Saldaña issues statement on detention of Alfredo Juarez

OLYMPIA — Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle) issued the following statement regarding the detention of Alfredo “Lelo” Juarez:  “I am deeply troubled by the detention of Alfredo “Lelo” Juarez, a well-known farmworker activist and labor rights advocate who has dedicated his ...

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