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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 ha trabajado incansablemente por mejorar las condiciones laborales en Washington. Su arresto y traslado al Centro de Procesamiento ...

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 life to improving conditions for Washington’s agricultural workers. His arrest and transfer to the Northwest ICE Processing Center ...

OLYMPIA — Legislation to address Washington’s projected $13 billion budget deficit and ensure continued funding for essential services was introduced Thursday.  Senate Bill 5796, sponsored by Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), would remove the cap on employer payroll taxes, imposing a 5% tax on payroll expenses above the Social Security threshold of $176,100 per year. This tax ...

OLYMPIA — El Senado del estado de Washington aprobó el miércoles una propuesta de ley para ampliar las protecciones laborales de las personas trabajadoras del hogar, beneficiando a miles de trabajadoras y trabajadores domésticos en el estado.  La propuesta de ley del Senado 5023, presentada por la senadora Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), busca garantizar derechos laborales básicos ...

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Senate passed the Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights Wednesday, advancing critical labor protections for thousands of domestic workers in Washington.  Senate Bill 5023, sponsored by Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), seeks to provide critical labor protections for domestic workers, including housekeepers, nannies, caregivers, and gardeners.  “Domestic workers play a vital role ...

OLYMPIA — New legislation introduced in the Washington State Senate on Wednesday would help workers affected by layoffs due to recent federal policy changes.  Senate Bill 5767, sponsored by Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), would establish priority consideration for federal employees who lost their jobs due to Trump’s Executive Order 14210, which resulted in ...

OLYMPIA — A bill aimed at addressing displacement, particularly in historically marginalized communities, passed the Senate Wednesday.     Senate Bill 5138, sponsored by Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), allows counties with convention and trade centers and populations of 1.5 million or more — like in King County — to allocate a portion of short-term rental tax ...

OLYMPIA — Un proyecto de ley para proporcionar una red de seguridad crítica para los trabajadores del estado de Washington será escuchado en el Comité de Labor y Comercio del Senado a las 10:30 a.m. del martes 4 de febrero.  El Proyecto de Ley del Senado 5626, patrocinado por la Senadora Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), crearía un programa de ...

OLYMPIA — A proposed bill to provide a critical safety net for Washington state workers will be heard in the Senate Labor & Commerce Committee at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4.   Senate Bill 5626, sponsored by Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), would create a wage replacement program to offer essential financial relief for ...

OLYMPIA — A bill aimed at increasing transparency, accountability, and oversight in Washington jails was heard Tuesday in the Senate Human Services Committee.  Senate Bill 5005, sponsored by Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), proposes creating a Jail Oversight Board within the governor’s office. The independent body would monitor jails, investigate complaints, and ensure compliance with standards ...