Monthly Archives: May 2020

Strikes expand and continue in Yakima Valley

Posted on May 16, 2020 by IWW Bellingham

There are now 6 fruit packing houses on strike in Yakima and Selah. Workers at Matson Fruit in Selah walked out Friday AM. Safe working conditions in the crowded packing sheds is the immediate concern, but other safety and wage … Continue reading →

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Fruit industry workers go on a wave of strikes in the Yakima area

Posted on May 12, 2020 by IWW Bellingham

There has been a wave of strikes and job actions by largely Hispanic fruit packing house, winery, and other farm workers in the Yakima area. A 5-day strike at Allan Bros Winery in Naches won pay raises today. Workers at … Continue reading →

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(Labor Notes) Safety: Bosses Want to Fix the Worker, Unions Want to Fix the Job

Posted on May 10, 2020 by IWW Bellingham

Unions and bosses have different outlooks on safety. Employers say illnesses and injuries are caused by worker carelessness: he didn’t wash his hands enough; she touched her face. That’s the way the boss wants you to think, too. But the … Continue reading →

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