As WA caregiver union pushes for pay hike, state seeks wage freeze

By: Jake Goldstein-Street

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: August 17, 2026

Words: 822

Last Updated: 1 day, 10 hours ago

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A powerful labor union and the governor’s office are at odds in contract negotiations for thousands of Washington caregivers, with the state proposing a wage freeze and the workers pressing for higher pay.

Caregivers from Service Employees International Union 775 initially asked for a 12% hike over two years — 6% next year, and another 6% the year after. This position would’ve reportedly cost the state around $367 million. Since the state balked, the union …

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