Advocates say fear of financial hardship undermines bargaining leverage. Opponents say the bill will increase business costs or prolong work stoppages.
Fishing companies say long waits between seasons can be common, but labor experts say offshore foreign workers are “uniquely unprotected” under U.S. policies.
The death Wednesday of the former justice's husband, after suffering for 20 years with Alzheimer's, brings to mind for our columnist personal stories of family, health, and love.
John Procaccino (left) as Willie Stark and Peter Dylan O'ꀙConnor as Sugar-Boy in Intiman Theatre's production of <i>All the King's Men</i>. (Chris Bennion)