…everyone, regardless of income or ability level, has access to high-quality transit.” In addition to the budget transmitted last week, the legislation includes: An ordinance creating deactivation protections and the…
…to have increased subpoena powers in the historic 2017 Accountability Law. The adoption of today’s ordinance brings Seattle one step closer to fully implementing those reforms and meeting community expectations,”…
…City of Seattle harmonized the “Just Cause” Eviction Ordinance. Those strengthened protections included: Increasing from three to 14 days the minimum time that a tenant has to pay or vacate…
…for ongoing improvements in working conditions, pay, and benefits. Once again Seattle is leading the way!” Sterling Harders, vice president, SEIU 775. “After decades of exclusion from basic workers’ rights…
…or income due to COIVID-19. The City of Seattle announced a new temporary ordinance that requires grocery store businesses that employ more than 500 employees worldwide to pay hazard pay of…
…person. Customers who need to make payments in cash can obtain a money order from any Wells Fargo branch in Western Washington. Money orders will be made payable to the…
…of rent. Tenants are required to continue paying their rent if they are able and should work with their landlords on payment plans if they are experiencing financial hardship. “We…
…are being directly impacted by the shutdown by working without pay or being furloughed. Nationally, it is estimated that 800,000 federal employees across the country are working without pay or…
…will pay for the Environmental Impact Study, all necessary SEPA mitigation of transportation impacts, plus contribute an additional $40 million for a Transportation Fund. • OVG and City will develop…
…firefighters, and for all the people who work in the city. We must pay fair wages, and we must also pay them wages make it possible for them to afford…