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~ Spokane City Council Member Paul Dillon has been recognized as a "We Train Washington Legislative Champion" for his efforts in securing funding to create new pathways to employment and promote fair wages and sustainable jobs for workers in the grocery industry. The honor was bestowed upon him by We Train Washington, an organization dedicated to empowering individuals by creating career opportunities in the grocery sector.
Council Member Dillon expressed his gratitude for the recognition, stating, "I am honored to be recognized by We Train Washington and grateful for passionate advocates and workers that made this happen." He emphasized the importance of ensuring that grocery workers earn a living wage, especially during a time of economic uncertainty and consolidation. He believes that this is not only a matter of dignity and equity but also essential for building stronger, healthier communities.
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The proposal for the first pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship meatcutter program in Eastern Washington was created through a partnership between We Train Washington, United Food Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) 3000, and Spokane Community College. This initiative received support from the City of Spokane.
We Train Washington has been at the forefront of efforts to build leadership and job skills across the state. Council Member Dillon's leadership has been instrumental in championing policies that prioritize fair wages and sustainable employment for workers. One such policy is the "Public Dollars for Public Benefit" ordinance, which focuses on training, hiring, and creating a sustainable workforce for the community.
Thanks to Council Member Dillon's dedication and collaboration with organizations like We Train Washington, workers in the grocery industry can look forward to better job opportunities with fair wages. This will not only benefit them but also contribute to building stronger communities in Spokane.
Council Member Dillon expressed his gratitude for the recognition, stating, "I am honored to be recognized by We Train Washington and grateful for passionate advocates and workers that made this happen." He emphasized the importance of ensuring that grocery workers earn a living wage, especially during a time of economic uncertainty and consolidation. He believes that this is not only a matter of dignity and equity but also essential for building stronger, healthier communities.
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The proposal for the first pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship meatcutter program in Eastern Washington was created through a partnership between We Train Washington, United Food Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) 3000, and Spokane Community College. This initiative received support from the City of Spokane.
We Train Washington has been at the forefront of efforts to build leadership and job skills across the state. Council Member Dillon's leadership has been instrumental in championing policies that prioritize fair wages and sustainable employment for workers. One such policy is the "Public Dollars for Public Benefit" ordinance, which focuses on training, hiring, and creating a sustainable workforce for the community.
Thanks to Council Member Dillon's dedication and collaboration with organizations like We Train Washington, workers in the grocery industry can look forward to better job opportunities with fair wages. This will not only benefit them but also contribute to building stronger communities in Spokane.
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