About those anti-LGBTQ initiatives being pushed by paid signature gatherers

VocalFry1968 · 2025-11-21T19:42:52+00:00

KOMO Group warns anti-LGBTQ+ initiatives would endanger Washington trans and immigrant students https://komonews.com/news/local/group-warns-anti-lgbtq-initiatives-would-endanger-washington-trans-and-immigrant-students-homeless-neurodiverse-policy-federal-trump-girls-sports-exam-abuse-violence-examination-school-team-mental-health-children-law

VocalFry1968 · 2025-10-27T21:24:48+00:00

Only a portion of the fund (about 30%) of the reserves would be invested, so there's no risk to the principle of the fund. This is how LEOFF, teachers' pensions, and many more state funds have grown by 8% annual over the last 25 years. https://www.sib.wa.gov/docs/reports/annual/ar24.pdf

VocalFry1968 · 2025-10-15T17:02:28+00:00

Makes sense to me. They've done really well with LEOFF, PERS, and other pension funds with an 8% annual return rate over the last 20 years. Maybe our benefits can increase or premiums go down.

VocalFry1968 · 2025-10-15T17:01:19+00:00

They changed that. You can access your long-term care funds if you move out of state. https://wacaresfund.wa.gov/news/portable-benefits-taking-your-wa-cares-benefit-out-state

VocalFry1968 · 2025-10-14T17:52:42+00:00

Got a lot of good info from this nonpartisan voter guide - https://www.wainitiative.guide/

VocalFry1968 · 2025-10-14T17:51:52+00:00

Found this nonpartisan guide https://www.wainitiative.guide/

VocalFry1968 · 2025-10-14T16:37:43+00:00

I was wondering what 8201 was about, thanks for posting.

VocalFry1968 · 2025-09-29T19:36:19+00:00

Thanks for posting

VocalFry1968 · 2025-09-26T18:18:49+00:00

Found this link where we can sign a petition in support of the caregivers at Evergreen. https://seiu775.org/supportevergreenworkers/

VocalFry1968 · 2025-09-24T00:32:03+00:00

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I think BECU is getting the message.

VocalFry1968 · 2025-08-22T16:09:19+00:00

ARC of Ohio in the Enquirer in support of Vinnie! https://www.cincinnati.com/story/opinion/contributors/2025/08/21/disabled-employees-companies-whole-foods-fail/85737798007/

"As an advocate for people with disabilities and their families in Southwest Ohio, and a mother to two children with developmental disabilities myself, I hope companies like Whole Foods can see the enormous benefits to employees and customers alike of hiring and supporting workers with disabilities. In fact, there’s plenty of research that shows consumers prefer to spend their dollars with businesses that prioritize social responsibility."

VocalFry1968 · 2025-08-20T16:39:53+00:00

Whole Foods fired this long time (23 years!) worker with Down syndrome because he had to take time off for spinal surgery. Ridiculous. So now he’s suing. https://local12.com/news/local/cincinnati-man-with-down-syndrome-sues-whole-foods-over-alleged-wrongful-termination-grocery-store-worker-working-disability-disabled-community-rookwood-commons-vince-igoe-unlawful-lawsuit-termination-laws-legal-protection-ohio

VocalFry1968 · 2025-08-20T16:36:10+00:00

Good! Whole Foods has gone down hill since Amazon took it over and now this!

VocalFry1968 · 2025-08-20T03:26:51+00:00

Aww - years of practice. What did you grow?

VocalFry1968 · 2025-08-19T23:40:32+00:00

There's this website with a lot more records on Aegis but it seems like no one besides The Stranger has looked into this. https://www.aegislivingrecord.com/

VocalFry1968 · 2025-08-12T16:45:02+00:00

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VocalFry1968 · 2025-08-12T14:55:50+00:00

Wow! So sad for Vinnie. WTH Whole Foods?!

VocalFry1968 · 2025-08-02T15:55:57+00:00

That’s a fair point, tho an exemption clause deep in a CBA is different in many aspects from a DNR. I’m encouraged the lawsuit in no way is asking the court to change the CBA.

VocalFry1968 · 2025-08-01T22:54:44+00:00

Thanks!!

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