Jobs, Labor, & the Economy

WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) released the following statement after Workers United announced a strike following Starbucks’s refusal to bargain with unionized workers: “Baristas at Starbucks’ across the country deserve adequate wages, staffing, and better schedules. In the…

WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) released the following statement after the Teamsters announced a strike following Amazon’s refusal to bargain with unionized Amazon workers: “Amazon workers deserve fair pay, safe working conditions, and good benefits. Amazon is one…

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SEATTLE, WA – U.S. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) released the following statement after the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) voted to ratify Boeing’s recent contract offer. “Tonight, I congratulate the workers in the IAM for winning a…

SEATTLE, WA – U.S. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) released the following statement after the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) voted against Boeing’s recent contract offer. “While the recent tentative agreement from Boeing made important strides forward, it…

Photographs of the Congresswoman at the picket line can be downloaded here. SEATTLE, WA — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) released the following statement after joining striking Boeing members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Union…