Safety tip of the week
Step stools with handrails are safest Retail is becoming a place where mature workers look as they desire to work longer in life. Physical changes have taken place over the…
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Governor’s priorities highlighted at Lobby Lunch
At an Association of Washington Business Lobby Lunch last week, Governor Inslee’s policy director Drew Shirk reminded the audience that this is one of the largest agendas that has come…
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Scheduling, employee classifications emerge as top issues for retailers this legislative session
At nearly the quarter point of the 2019 Legislative session, two labor issues have emerged as top priorities for retailers. They include regulating work schedules for retail and hospitality employers, and whether…
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Reasons to join Washington Retail
Washington Retail’s new website presents me with an opportunity to remind visitors of the reasons to consider becoming a member. Our members across the state recognize the value of combining…
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Seattle approves property tax to improve waterfront
The City Council has unanimously approved a special tax on downtown property owners to finance $160 million in waterfront improvements. Funds would go to build a waterfront park, a tree-lined…
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Other important bills for retailers
Here is a summary of other key bills being reviewed and testified to by Washington Retail: SB 5323 and HB 1205, statewide ban on plastic shopping bags. This would require…
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U.S. retail jobs grew by nearly 15,000 in January
The retail industry grew by 14,800 jobs in January, or about 5 percent of overall U.S. job growth last month, the Labor Department reports. The figures include only employees working…
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