Washington Legislature
WA legislative staffers approve union contracts ahead of session
Democratic staffers in the Washington state Legislature unanimously approved a two-year contract days before the start of the 2025 session,
Lizz Giordano
Lizz Giordano is Cascade PBS's investigative reporter, focused on following working conditions, government oversight procedures and labor organizing efforts across Washington state.
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Investigations
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