Washington’s economy continued to recover jobs lost to the Great Recession during 2013, but as of November was still almost 35,000 jobs short of pre-recession levels. Meanwhile, since the end of 2007, state population increased by over 8%. Overall, Washington’s rate of recovery has tracked closely with the te…
Paid sick days are the responsible way to prevent the spread of disease and keep everyone healthy by encouraging sick workers and children to stay home – away from co-workers, schoolmates, and customers. 1 million people working in Washington have no paid sick leave, including: 140,000 in accommodation and fo…
