Who Speaks for WA Workers? Not Just Unions

Only 19.4% of Washington wage and salary workers are represented by unions, yet union organizations are among the major funders of campaigns opposing three 2026 ballot initiatives. Elizabeth New (Hovde) of the Washington Policy Center argues union endorsements reflect the organization's position, not the views of Washington's broader workforce or even all union members. https://clarkcountytoday.com/story/opinion-who-speaks-washington-states-workers-workers #Opinion #WashingtonState #UnionPolitics #WorkerRights #BallotInitiatives #WashingtonPolicyCenter #ClarkCounty #LaborPolicy #PublicEmployees #IncomeTax