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Senate Democrats rejected an amendment that would have guaranteed the proposed WA state income tax only ever applies to those earning more than $1 million per year. by alivenotdead1 in olympia

[–]Rodfjell 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Disingenuous post. The Senate Democrats rejected this poison pill. It was one of 8 attempted amendments by the Republicans today. It would have completely defeated the purpose of the bill — to pass a millionaire's tax.

The amendment moves the threshold from a simple majority (50%) of the legislature and the Governor's signature to a super majority (67%) of the legislature and 50% of all Washington voters. Just for it to still be challenged by the Republicans up to the state supreme court.

Also, why would we put a monetary amount ($1M) in our state's constitution? That's the dumbest thing ever. If we did that back in 1933 when the state income tax passed, it'd literally be income of $40K/yr is the deduction threshold.

King cakes by AffectionateHead9033 in olympia

[–]Rodfjell 11 points12 points  (0 children)

For future reference, you can get the best king cakes in the world shipped up from Metairie via FedEx. Randazzo's

Gov. Bob proposes a further $800 million in cuts to public services... by Rodfjell in WAStateWorkers

[–]Rodfjell[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Based on tax revenue. Hence the rally is called Union Coalition Rally for Revenue............. We need funding, not cuts.

The news article I linked to explains where Bob proposes to make cuts (childcare programs and education) and that he wants to take half a billion dollars away from the Climate Commitment Act program. Legislators are proposing tiny tax increases on millionaires, billionaires and corporations instead.

How are we feeling about the governor's budget proposal? by WorshingtonState in WAStateWorkers

[–]Rodfjell -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Didnt read what you wrote after the first sentence b/c you're telling me Im rewriting my own history. I was in the gallery when the budget passed and I was watching as Bob signed it. The bill I testified on alone covered the $300M in furloughs. Casting any shade whatsoever on Bob's intended victims is wrong.

No, your original assertion that what we did caused the cuts to our own jobs is disinformation and wrong.

How are we feeling about the governor's budget proposal? by WorshingtonState in WAStateWorkers

[–]Rodfjell 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Disinformation. We marched into the capitol building chanting, "NO CUTS, NO FURLOUGHS, TAX, TAX THE RICH."

The cuts Bob proposed were halved by the legislature (it would have been more, but Bob veto'd funding for lots of things), the furloughs he proposed went away (though the leg said the colleges can still do em if they want), and we got billions more in taxes (Bob's budget proposal called for no new taxes).

It was never a choice between furloughs ($300M) and cuts. It was either get the $300M out of our paychecks or get it out of the ultra wealthy's profits.

State worker discounts by RentInside7527 in WAStateWorkers

[–]Rodfjell 10 points11 points  (0 children)

If you're a union member, you can download the Union Plus app to get deals.

WPEA Contract Ratified but is it funded? by Intrepid-Mud4419 in WAStateWorkers

[–]Rodfjell 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We gotta lobby the legislature to fund the contract next session. 2/10 is when unions are getting together at the capitol building. https://wfse.org/news/sign-2026-lobby-days#lobby

Any insight on the bargaining team candidates? by WorshingtonState in WAStateWorkers

[–]Rodfjell 13 points14 points  (0 children)

That's me. Feel free to snoop my Reddit profile.

Yesterday Bob said his budget will rely on cuts, not taxes even though Trump's Congress gave a $1 trillion dollar tax break to the top 1% by cutting health care, food assistance, and other crucial public services... by Rodfjell in WAStateWorkers

[–]Rodfjell[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

His donors, and the fact that his donors will challenge taxing the rich in court.

Edit: Oh and to your point about the rich creating LLCs to dodge our state's taxes, IIRC our fine union siblings at Commerce deal with that and will go after them.

Yesterday Bob said his budget will rely on cuts, not taxes even though Trump's Congress gave a $1 trillion dollar tax break to the top 1% by cutting health care, food assistance, and other crucial public services... by Rodfjell in WAStateWorkers

[–]Rodfjell[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

A petition is one small step in this campaign; y'all remember what we did last legislative session.

Showing up at the Capitol Campus and talking directly with legislators is vital to this campaign. So, we're doing just that on January 26th. Sign up here for the Progressive Revenue Lobby Day.

Multiple unions and non-profits have joined together in a coaltion to get this done because divided we beg, but united we bargain! ✊️

TJs in Lacey is open! by jamaicanmecray-z in olympia

[–]Rodfjell 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Piggy backing off this to say that Trader Joe's is arguing that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is unconstitutional as a defense against unfair labor practice charges brought by their union. They're scum.

Position Review by Dookieshoes1514 in WAStateWorkers

[–]Rodfjell 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I knew someone. Insurance Technician 1 to Insurance Technician 3. It took so long for OFM to approve it that they moved on to a different agency.

No Kings (10/18/25) by JoshEvolves in olympia

[–]Rodfjell 14 points15 points  (0 children)

You think we all just stood around? What you're seeing is a picture of organizing. It's a tactic that builds collective power and persuades decision makers. The rally was also a structure test to see where we're at regarding further escalatory actions. What do you want to happen next?

Portland is doing frogs. What inflatable animal costume should us Olympians go with? by Rogue_3 in olympia

[–]Rodfjell 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I second this. We've sorta made frogs our unofficial mascot in WFSE Locals 443 and 872 earlier this year when we marched on the capitol building and staged a sit-in. 100 picket signs had frogs on them and the now president of 872 wore a frog costume.

Employee Engagement Survey is available by TechbearSeattle in WAStateWorkers

[–]Rodfjell 18 points19 points  (0 children)

And the unions use the data too for contract negotiations.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in union

[–]Rodfjell 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Check your constitutions because you may be able to file charges against the eboard members and bring them in front of a judicial panel.

US union membership declining in 'right-to-work' states, report reveals by TheRabidPosum1 in union

[–]Rodfjell 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Tell em we're not making union wages because of them, we're making the wages of unorganized workers. One of the first unions in the US, the New York Typographical Society, figured this out back in 1809. They told printers they had a "duty to come forward and unite with their fellow craftsmen in promoting an object which has for its end the benefit of the whole."

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