IAM Union members from across Washington state gathered at the State Capitol in Olympia to advocate for pro-worker legislation on March 10. The event was led by Washington State Council President Steve Miller, who is also the IAM District 160 Directing Business Representative.
The gathering focused on urging lawmakers to prioritize working families and support legislation that protects union jobs and addresses issues such as affordable childcare, rising costs, and inefficiencies in unemployment benefits. The lobbying effort highlights the IAM Washington State Council’s ongoing commitment to defending and expanding workers’ rights through direct engagement with the legislative process.
“IAM Union Washington State Council once again demonstrated what solidarity in action looks like. Our members showed up in Olympia with a clear message for lawmakers: working families must remain the top priority in Washington,” said IAM Union Western Territory General Vice President Robert “Bobby” Martinez. “From protecting good union jobs and advancing pro-worker legislation to bringing light to what working families are facing: access to affordable childcare, rising costs, and inefficiencies in unemployment benefits.”
Washington State Council President Steve Miller said, “I am proud of the dedication and professionalism our delegates brought to every conversation in the Capitol. When we sit down with lawmakers, we bring the real-life experiences of Washington’s workforce: aerospace workers, healthcare professionals, public employees, and more. We advocate for every working person in our state, as well as our members, and we will keep pushing for policies that put working families first and hold elected officials accountable to the people who power Washington’s economy.”
The meeting included insights from several key labor leaders. The council continues its efforts as a strong advocate for workers’ rights throughout the state.
