Every election, delegates from the WSLC's affiliated unions vote on candidate endorsements. The WSLC then informs union members about which candidates earned endorsement, and why.
Path to Power Candidate Training 
The Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, in partnership with our affiliated unions, is hosting Path to Power: A Political Candidate Training Program in Olympia on March 25-27, 2025. This training provides union members and local community activists with the tools and tips to run a successful political campaign and get elected. Our movement depends on members stepping up to build power and bring shared prosperity to our communities.
APPLY NOW for the Path to Power training on March 25-27 in person in Olympia. A reference from a union or community leader is required. Space is limited, so fill out and return the application before the Feb. 24 application deadline.
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COPE Convention
The Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO Executive Board has called for a 2025 Special COPE Endorsing Convention to be held virtually via Zoom on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The purposes of the convention are (a) To receive a report from the Statewide COPE Committee of the Washington State Labor Council and (b) To make endorsements for the 2025 special elections for the Washington State Legislature. Under this year’s theme, “Our Voice, Our Power, Our Movement,” we recognize that democracy and working people collaborating across sectors is how we build worker power. Delegates representing affiliated unions from across Washington state will deliberate and vote to determine which candidates have earned the WSLC’s endorsement. By WSLC Constitution, the council’s endorsements require a two-thirds majority vote.
WSLC President’s Club
The President’s Club supports the WSLC President’s vision for building power for working people. Your membership is a demonstrated commitment to supporting our movement’s work to win economic and social justice for all workers in Washington State, and to empower our movement’s leaders to meet the moment. The membership fee is $300 per year, and can be paid in $75 installments if desired. Membership includes invitation to the yearly luncheon, special President’s Club swag, and members-only quarterly updates on the work of the WSLC, AFL-CIO. Fill out the President’s Club Enrollment Form online or print/return the PDF version.
Don’t Invest in More Excuses
Only lawmakers who stand up for working families deserve organized labor’s financial support. That’s why the Washington State Labor Council created the “Don’t Invest In More Excuses” Political Action Committee (DIME PAC). Its mission is to recruit and elect champions of Washington’s working families. THAT’S how we will defend against attacks on workers’ rights and it’s how we will put government’s focus on creating and maintaining good jobs. Click here for a DIME PAC contribution form so you can contribute to keep Washington a great place to live and work! Send your completed form, along with a check for your contribution payable to “DIME PAC,” to the Washington State Labor Council, 321 16th Ave. South, Seattle, WA, 98144. For more information, contact the WSLC at 206-281-8901.
Stay engaged
Stay engaged and hold all elected official accountable to working families. Subscribe to The Stand, the WSLC’s daily news service, and follow us on social media to stay apprised of the WSLC’s pro-worker agenda and to learn more about how to get involved. When we fight together, we win!
