Pierce County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO

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The top section explains that the endorsements were approved by delegates at the WSLC Committee on Public Education (COPE) Convention on May 16, 2026. Endorsements are organized into categories for U.S. Congress, Washington State Supreme Court, Ballot Initiatives, and State Legislature, including endorsed candidates in the 2nd, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, and 31st Legislative Districts. Three statewide ballot initiatives—IL26-001, IL26-638, and IP26-645—are each marked "NO." The bottom section states that the Pierce County Central Labor Council endorsements were approved by delegates at the May 14, 2026 meeting. It lists endorsements for Pierce County Auditor: Linda Farmer, Pierce County Council District 1: Kelsey Barrans, District 5: Bryan Yambe, and District 7: Brenda Lykins.
A recipe-themed advocacy graphic with a yellow striped background and a white recipe card titled "A Fair Contract for BCTGM Local 9." The left side lists the "ingredients" for a fair contract: living-wage increases, equal treatment, good faith bargaining, respect for skilled union bakers, and community solidarity. The right side features blue illustrations of baking ingredients and tools, including milk, flour, eggs, sugar, syrup, a whisk, and mixing bowls. Below, "Instructions" encourage viewers to scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/Local9, share the petition with friends and family, and keep the pressure on Albertsons. At the bottom, the graphic reads, "Every great recipe starts with the right ingredients. Every fair contract starts with workers standing together," alongside a prominent QR code and a blue button that says "Sign the Petition Today."
A green promotional flyer for a campaign kickoff and canvass. At the top, large white text reads, "KICKOFF & CANVASS." Centered on the flyer is a white information box with bold section headings: Who: Tacoma Citizens for Safer Streets + Pierce Labor When: Saturday, June 27, 1:00–4:00 PM Where: The Willard School, 3201 S D St., Tacoma, WA 98418 Why: Knocking doors for Proposition 1: Connect Tacoma, Safer Streets and Sidewalks to keep Tacoma moving safely and efficiently while supporting union jobs. The background is a green-tinted photo of a roadway with trees and clouds. At the bottom is the Pierce Labor AFL-CIO logo in white.
Campaign graphic supporting "Yes on Proposition 1" for Tacoma Citizens for Safer Streets. The background features a road construction crew paving a street beneath a blue sky. Overlaid in the center is a green and white campaign sign with a checkmark next to the word "YES," followed by "Prop. 1" and the message "For Safer ✓ Walkable ✓ Drivable Streets." A stylized roadway graphic extends from the bottom of the sign. Fine print reads, "Paid for by Tacoma Citizens for Safer Streets." At the bottom of the image, the Pierce County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO logo appears beside the words "Labor Endorsed," indicating the measure has received the labor council's endorsement.
Graphic with a teal background and a centered white text box featuring a quote from AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler. The quote states that workers are at a critical turning point for the economy and will organize through the 2026 midterms and beyond to protect their rights and fight for a “human-made” future.
Graphic over a blurred image of workers sitting indoors. Large text reads: “Labor unions are the most trusted institution to protect workers from potential harms of AI.” Below is a bar chart showing labor unions with the highest level of trust among workers, ahead of Democrats, Republicans, employers, “none of these,” and “don’t know.”
Graphic over a blurred image of a worker holding a smartphone at a desk. Large text reads: “Workers say their employers aren’t telling them how AI is being used to monitor their work.” Smaller text states that only 7% of workers say their employer has disclosed how or when AI is monitoring their work, while 94% say workers should know if AI is being used to monitor them.
Graphic titled “Pro-Worker AI Agenda” over a blurred office background. A white text box lists worker-supported AI protections with support percentages: requiring a human to make final employment-related decisions (95%), guaranteeing workers access to training and educational programs (94%), fighting AI-driven misinformation (94%), and advancing guardrails against harmful workplace uses of AI (92%).
A green-themed campaign graphic promoting “YES Tacoma Parks Prop 1.” The top section shows a blue box with bright green and white text reading “YES Tacoma Parks Prop 1,” alongside a green tree and silhouettes of children playing. Below, on a solid green background, the Pierce County Central Labor Council AFL-CIO logo appears next to large white text reading “Labor Endorsed.” The overall design emphasizes parks, community, and environmental investment.
Graphic styled like a news screenshot from “the STAND” with the headline, “Tacoma-Pierce County labor bodies endorse Yolanda Lewis.” A yellow comic-style starburst on the right reads, “bit.ly/TacCityManager to learn more!” In the foreground is a professional headshot of Yolanda Lewis, a Black woman with short, side-parted black hair, wearing a black blazer, pearl necklace, and red lipstick, smiling confidently. The background shows blurred article text referencing Tacoma, WA (March 3, 2026) and labor organizations announcing their endorsement ahead of a Tacoma City Council vote. The overall design uses purple and yellow accents with a bold, campaign-style layout.
Flyer reading “You’re Invited — Community Meet & Greet” with details about a City Manager recruitment event in Tacoma. The graphic lists activities including candidate presentations, a City Council Q&A, and an opportunity to meet the finalists. Text encourages working people, labor allies, and neighbors to attend and share feedback. Event details: February 26 at 4:00 PM at the Tacoma Dome. The bottom of the flyer features a photo of the Tacoma Dome with an American flag on top and the headline “City Manager Recruitment Event.”
Three teal AFL-CIO informational posters displayed side-by-side on an outdoor billboard surrounded by greenery. The left poster reads “463,000 workers unionized in 2025” over a raised fist graphic. The center poster states “Highest number of workers covered by union contracts in 76 years” with a pen and paper background. The right poster reads “Full-time union members make $920 more per month than full-time nonunion workers,” citing U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
An image of Rev. Jesse Jackson with the quote, "It is time for us to turn to each other, not on each other"
A Day of Remembrance Through Stories, Art, Literature and Advocacy Presented by the Puyallup Valley JACL Date: Saturday, February 21 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Doors Open: 9:45 AM Location: Washington State Fairgrounds – Expo Hall Enter through the Gold Gate Free parking at Gold Parking Lot Event Details: The Puyallup Fairgrounds was used as a temporary American concentration camp in 1942. This Day of Remembrance explores the history and legacy of Executive Order 9066 and the incarceration of Japanese Americans, asking important questions such as: What was life like inside the Fairgrounds? How many children were living there? Where were people taken from? Can this happen again? Presenters: • Hana Koishi and Paul Tomita – “Puyallup Assembly Center” survivors and honored guest speakers • Tamiko Nimura – Author of A Place for What We Lose: A Daughter’s Return to Tule Lake • Chris Hopkins – Artist of a series on the WWII Japanese and Japanese American incarceration experience • Stanley Shikuma – Co-chair for Tsuru for Solidarity’s Child and Family Detention campaign Website: https://PuyallupValleyJACL.org Co-Sponsors: Seattle Chapter of the JACL Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington Tsuru for Solidarity Minidoka Pilgrimage Washington State Fair Event Center
Black-and-white poster honoring mail carriers. On the right, a vintage photograph of a mail carrier wearing a cap, glasses, bow tie, and work shirt holds a stack of letters and envelopes. On the left, large text reads: “Thanking mail carriers today for keeping us connected every day.” Along the lower left edge, smaller vertical text reads “Pierce Labor.”
Blue graphic reading “Pierce Labor – Info Picket.” Text box lists event details: Who: SEIU 1199 NW workers at Community Health Care. What: Picket for a contract that lifts wages, maintains benefits, and ensures a fair disciplinary process. When: January 27, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Where: Multiple Community Health Care locations in Pierce County, including sites on MLK Jr. Way, E 44th St, Broadway, Pacific Ave S, Gravelly Lake Dr SW, 188th Street South in Spanaway, and W Main St in Puyallup. Background shows a blue-toned Pacific Northwest landscape.
Green graphic featuring a black-and-white halftone image of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speaking at a podium, pointing forward with his right hand. White text reads, “We must walk on in the days ahead with an audacious faith in the future.” The words “Pierce Labor” appear vertically along the left side.
Blue and green design with headline “Jerry Beckendorf Community Service Scholarship” and text explaining the scholarship encourages future generations of union activists and volunteers by recognizing outstanding student community service. Eligibility section reads: apply if you’re graduating high school in Pierce County, from a union household, and planning to attend college, university, or trade school. A “How to Apply” section includes a QR code, website link bit.ly/Beckendorf26, and contact information (phone number and email). Deadline listed as March 26, 2026. Graphic includes an illustration of hands holding an open box with a green heart labeled “2026.” Sponsored by Pierce County Labor Community Services Agency.
Holiday-themed graphic with a red background and a person holding a stack of wrapped gift boxes tied with red and striped ribbons. Large headline text reads “Gifting Union-Made Supports.” Surrounding callouts list: “Higher wages and better benefits,” “Fair labor practices and ethical values,” “Safer working conditions,” and “Stronger local economies.” A green button at the bottom reads “GO.AFLCIO.ORG/GIFTS.”
Pierce Co Labor Community Services Agency - Make the Season Bright for union families. Last year, PCCLC affiliates helped 19 families and 33 children through our Holiday Assistance Program. Every gift matters and every gift is appreciated!
Text reads: Fund the Government. Fix the health care crisis. Put working people FIRST.