Fall 2013
PERC dismisses unfair labor charge lodged against Council 2
by County and City Employee Writer on December 3, 2013THE PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS COMMISSION has dismissed an unfair labor practice charge filed by Clallam County against Council 2.
The county argued that a mutual mistake had occurred in reopening bargaining on the terms of an agreement.
But the commission rejected that argument, finding in favor of Council 2 and dismissing the unfair...
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Shining the light in Idaho
by County and City Employee Writer on November 18, 2013YOU COULD SAY that more than a quarter century ago Robin Ricks shone a beacon of light in the Idaho labor darkness, a light that continues to shine brightly today.
Ricks was instrumental in...
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Insurance trust offers great benefits
by Chris Dugovich, Council 2 President/Executive Director on October 21, 2013COUNCIL 2 OFFERS a cost-effective service to its members, but it seems to be hidden.
The state council operates a non-profit insurance trust through the trusteeship of its three elected...
Read MoreThese three can change Spokane
by County and City Employee Writer on September 28, 2013COUNCIL 2 IS WORKING hard to change the majority on the Spokane City Council in the November 5 elections.
The reason:
The present majority of council members are anti-labor.
“They have...
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Council 2 endorses Ed Murray for Seattle mayor
by County and City Employee Writer on September 27, 2013COUNCIL 2 BELIEVES that Ed Murray is the best candidate for the next mayor of Seattle in the November 5 elections.
“Our endorsement is based on his leadership ability and his ability to work...
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