by Hillary Haden | Apr 13, 2018 | News and analysis, WFTC Actions
Join us in solidarity with the Communications Workers of America in protesting Wells Fargo’s continued outsourcing of U.S. jobs and poor treatment of workers at home and abroad. We’ll be at Westlake Park in Seattle from 11:00am-1:00pm. For more...
by Hillary Haden | Mar 9, 2018 | News and analysis
Industrial policies that advance national interests are nothing new. Other nations do it, and so should we. By STAN SORSCHER (March 9, 2018) — The recent tariffs on steel and aluminum have been characterized as trade war. This is weird, because countries often enforce...
by Hillary Haden | Dec 4, 2017 | News and analysis, WFTC in the News
This year, for our annual breakfast, both Representative Adam Smith and Representative Pramila Jayapal gave us video clips commenting on the NAFTA renegotiations. “The question is not are we for or against trade. The question is how do we structure trade deals...
by Gillian | Oct 23, 2017 | News and analysis
Originally posted in The Seattle Times here By PAUL WISEMAN, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Talks to rewrite the North American Free Trade Agreement have stalled over tough American demands, dashing hopes that a deal can be reached this year. A fourth round of...
by Gillian | Sep 18, 2017 | News and analysis
Job posting: Director and Trade Justice Organizer The Washington Fair Trade Coalition is seeking a talented organizer to direct the coalition’s work on behalf of people and the planet to achieve a fair global trading system. The Director will be at the center...
by Gillian | Aug 19, 2017 | Article, Current Campaign, News and analysis
By Gillian Locascio, Washington Fair Trade Coalition, originally printed in ILWU Local 23 monthly newspaper “Passing the Torch” in August 2017 *** NAFTA renegotiations are barreling ahead at full speed. In mid-July, the Trump administration released the...
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