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A coalition of unions is calling for better wages for City of Seattle workers. More than a thousand people marched on City Hall this week as contract negotiations continue.
A dozen unions represent more than 6,000 workers and are pushing back on what they say is a disrespectful offer of an inadequate boost in wages.
Union leaders say they city has finally raised is cost of living adjustment from 1% to 2.5% in the multi-year proposal — a number they say still falls too short of inflation.
The city employees have been working without a contract since the last deal expired last year.
The workers say issues of equity, safety, cost of living, and climate justice are also part of their push for a new deal.
The city is also trying to reach a deal with the union representing its nearly 1,000 police officers, an effort that has been further complicated by concerns over union leadership and accountability in the wake of the speeding police cruiser crash that killed Jaahnavi Kandula.
The steps of Seattle City Hall are PACKED with people demanding a fair contract for city workers! #RSPCTforcityworkers pic.twitter.com/3Ki2ASQiJm
— MLK Labor (@MLKLabor) September 19, 2023
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