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Council hears public comment urging unbiased research on proposed Workers’ Bill of Rights; staff says RFQ imminent
Summary
A resident urged the council to proceed with unbiased research on a proposed Workers’ Bill of Rights. Assistant Manager Stacy Ray said the city is finalizing an RFQ and will seek consultants and academic partners to conduct the work, with updates coming at the midyear retreat.
A member of the public urged Olympia city leaders to move forward with “unbiased research” on a proposed Workers’ Bill of Rights and warned the policy could have far-reaching effects on employees, employers and the local economy.
Suzanne Beatty, identified as an Olympia resident, told the council she attended the council’s planning day in January and understands the bill is in the finance committee with budgeted funds…
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