Amazon takes Washington regulators to court over alleged safety violations Monica Nickelsburg Play AudioListen 1 min
Week in Review: King County Metro, City Council, and Amazon Guest host Mike Lewis discusses the week’s news with Seattle Times David Kroman, host, writer, and producer Angela Poe Russell, and KUOW’s Monica Nickelsburg. Kevin Kniestedt Play AudioListen 53 mins
America's farms are desperate for labor. Foreign workers bring relief and controversy The number of H-2A visas for seasonal farmworkers issued each year has more than quadrupled over the past decade. The growth has alarmed labor advocates. Farmers don't love the program, either. Ximena Bustillo Play AudioListen 6 mins
Organizers, politicians predict ‘massive wave of enthusiasm’ will revive labor movement The share of American workers represented by a union has dropped to a record low of about 10%. Monica Nickelsburg Play AudioListen 2 mins
Washington state enacts new rules to protect outdoor workers from extreme heat A set of new and permanent rules aimed at protecting outdoor workers from the scorching heat took effect Monday. Natalie Akane Newcomb Play AudioListen 1 min
Fire sale: Amazon prepares for Prime Day amid record heat Amazon warehouse workers are preparing for a hot Prime Day, literally. Monica Nickelsburg Play AudioListen 2 mins
Flight attendant mom ran out of sick time: WA Supreme Court decision could bring more limits on employee leave A new decision by the Washington Supreme Court could affect flexibility for employees seeking to use various types of paid leave to care for family members. Amy Radil Play AudioListen 1 min
UW reaches deal with postdocs and researchers, ending strike The University of Washington, and the union representing thousands of its postdocs and researchers, agreed on a tentative contract Thursday. The deal brings UAW 4121’s strike to a close. Monica Nickelsburg Play AudioListen 2 mins
Dockworkers reach tentative deal with West Coast ports, averting strike The organizations representing dockworkers and ports along the West Coast reached a tentative agreement Thursday after months of tense negotiations. Monica Nickelsburg Play AudioListen 1 min
The basics behind the UW Researcher Strike KUOW labor & economy reporter Monica Nicklesburg joins Soundside to talk about the researcher strike happening at the University of Washington. Monica Nickelsburg Play AudioListen 6 mins