Weekly News Update — August 23, 2024

Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Reject Contract Offer Backed by Union Leaders

Flight attendants for Alaska Airlines rejected the tentative contract proposed by their union to implement raises and include pay for boarding time and flight preparation, claiming that it didn’t go far enough to address issues in the flight industry. While the Union and Alaska renegotiate, flight attendants have threatened to implement CHAOS, which stands for Create Havoc Around Our System, a walkout tactic used successfully by Alaska flight attendants over 30 years ago. Read more.

OSHA Proposes New, Far-Reaching Workplace Heat Safety Rule

Last month, OSHA proposed a new rule regarding heat-related illnesses and accidents in the workplace. If enacted, employers will be required to create a Heat Illness and injury prevention plan, give their workers more paid breaks, and provide adequate shade and water, among other provisions. Read more.

Thousands of Burien Voters Sign Petition to Raise Minimum Wage Even Further

Burien residents will sign a petition to raise their minimum wage from the state’s 16.28 to meet the sister cities of Tukwila and SeaTac, which sit at around $20. Read more.

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