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30 results for “domestic workers”

  • Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee — Minutes 2026-07-02

    Jul 2, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    On July 2, 2026, the Seattle Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee, presided over by Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck with three members present, unanimously approved four appointments to the Domestic Workers Standards Board: Danielle Budd and Estefana R. Harry for terms ending February 28, 2028, and Serhii Fulytka and Jared Lowery for terms ending February 28, 2029. The Committee also unanimously recommended passage of Council Bill 121207, an ordinance establishing the Forensic Digital Evidence classification title series and corresponding pay rates in the Seattle Police Department. All votes were 3–0 in favor with no opposition.

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  • Appt 03518: Appointment of Serhii Fulytka as member, Domestic Workers Standards Board, for a term to February 28, 2029.

May 27, 2026

·Seattle, WA
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  • Appt 03517: Reappointment of Estefana R. Harry as member, Domestic Workers Standards Board, for a term to February 28, 2028.

    May 27, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • Appt 03519: Appointment of Jared Lowery as member, Domestic Workers Standards Board, for a term to February 28, 2029.

    May 27, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • Appt 03516: Appointment of Danielle Budd as member, Domestic Workers Standards Board, for a term to February 28, 2028.

    May 27, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee — Minutes 2026-04-03

    Apr 3, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee met on April 3, 2026, at 9:36 a.m. with Councilmembers Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Dionne Foster, Joy Hollingsworth, and Rob Saka present. The Committee recommended City Council confirmation of five reappointments to the Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board: Juan C. Rodriguez (term to February 29, 2028), and Fynniecko Glover Jr., Eliana Horn, Tiffany Kelly-Gray, and Stephanie Lachman (all terms to February 28, 2029), with all four present members voting in favor of each appointment. The Committee also heard informational items on the Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board Overview and the Domestic Workers Standards Board Overview.

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  • Inf 2872: Domestic Workers Standards Board (DWSB) Overview

    Mar 26, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • 2026-0067: WHEREAS, Paid family and medical leave would allow workers to take time away from work to care for themselves or loved ones during critical life events, including the birth or adoption of a child, recovery from serious illness or injury, caring for an elderly or ill family member, addressing family matters related to military deployment, or seeking safety from domestic violence or abusive caregiving situations; and,

    Jan 26, 2026

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • Appt 03438: Appointment of Pimnipa Thawai as member, Domestic Workers Standards Board, for a term to February 28, 2028.

    Nov 25, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee — Minutes 2024-12-12

    Dec 12, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee met on December 12, 2024, and unanimously approved (5–0) three new appointments and one reappointment to the Domestic Workers Standards Board: Becca Miller Rose (term to February 28, 2025), Gea Bassett (term to February 28, 2026), Elvia Cortes Cortes (term to February 28, 2026), and Edilka Dominguez reappointment (term to February 28, 2027). All five committee members present—Council President Nelson, Robert Kettle, Joy Hollingsworth, Maritza Rivera, and Rob Saka—voted in favor of each appointment. The committee also discussed CB 120925, the Fourth Quarter 2024 Employment Ordinance, which addresses civil service exemptions, position retitling, new titles, and salary adjustments, requiring a 2/3 vote for passage.

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  • Appt 02947: Appointment of Elvia Cortes Cortes as member, Domestic Workers Standards Board, for a term to February 28, 2026.

    Aug 1, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • Appt 02946: Appointment of Gea Bassett as member, Domestic Workers Standards Board, for a term to February 28, 2026.

    Aug 1, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • Appt 02948: Reappointment of Edilka Dominguez as member, Domestic Workers Standards Board, for a term to February 28, 2027.

    Aug 1, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • Appt 02945: Appointment of Becca Miller Rose as member, Domestic Workers Standards Board, for a term to February 28, 2025.

    Aug 1, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee — Agenda 2024-04-11

    Apr 11, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    This Seattle City Council committee agenda for the Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee scheduled for April 11, 2024 at 2:00 PM in the Council Chamber includes a call to order, agenda approval, public comment period, and one item of business: the reappointment of Baylie Freeman as a member of the Domestic Workers Standards Board for a term through February 28, 2025. The five-member committee is chaired by Sara Nelson, with Robert Kettle as Vice-Chair and Joy Hollingsworth, Maritza Rivera, and Rob Saka as members. The meeting provides remote and in-person public comment registration options, with online registration opening one hour before the meeting and in-person registration required at least 15 minutes prior to the start time.

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  • Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee — Minutes 2024-04-11

    Apr 11, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee met on April 11, 2024, at 2:02 PM with Council President Sara Nelson presiding and three of five members present. The Committee voted unanimously 3–0 to recommend City Council confirmation of five reappointments to the Domestic Workers Standards Board: Baylie Freeman, Jordan N. Goldwarg, and Etelbina Hauser for terms ending February 28, 2025, and Silvia Gonzalez and Elizabeth Leigh Hunter for terms ending February 28, 2027. The Committee also unanimously recommended passage of CB 120763, the First Quarter 2024 Employment Ordinance relating to civil service system exemptions and position returns. An information item regarding an SPD Recruitment and Retention Ordinance was presented for pre-introduction discussion. The meeting adjourned at 3:28 PM.

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  • Appt 02832: Reappointment of Elizabeth Leigh Hunter as member, Domestic Workers Standards Board, for a term to February 28, 2027.

    Mar 7, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • Appt 02831: Reappointment of Silvia Gonzalez as member, Domestic Workers Standards Board, for a term to February 28, 2027.

    Mar 7, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • Appt 02828: Reappointment of Baylie Freeman as member, Domestic Workers Standards Board, for a term to February 28, 2025.

    Feb 8, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • Appt 02830: Reappointment of Etelbina Hauser as member, Domestic Workers Standards Board, for at term to February 28, 2025.

    Feb 8, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • Appt 02829: Reappointment of Jordan N. Goldwarg as member, Domestic Workers Standards Board, for a term to February 28, 2025.

    Feb 8, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • Finance and Housing Committee — Minutes 2021-12-07

    Dec 7, 2021

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Finance and Housing Committee met remotely on December 7, 2021, with five members present: Councilmembers Mosqueda, Herbold, González, Lewis, and Strauss. The Committee unanimously recommended confirmation of seven appointments: Sally J. Clark to the Seattle Housing Authority Board (term to March 20, 2025); Estefana Ramirez De Harry and Diana Salazar to the Domestic Workers Standards Board (each to February 28, 2022); Edna C. Shim to the Burke Gilman Public Development Authority Governing Council (to December 31, 2023); and Chasten Fulbright, Shalimar M. Gonzales, and Eric Snow to the Community Roots Housing Public Development Authority Governing Council (Fulbright and Gonzales to March 31, 2023; Snow to March 31, 2024). All votes on each appointment were 5–0 in favor with no opposition.

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  • Appt 02081: Appointment of Diana Salazar as member, Domestic Workers Standards Board for a term to, February 28, 2022.

    Nov 23, 2021

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • Appt 02080: Appointment of Estefana Ramirez De Harry as member, Domestic Workers Standards Board, for a term to February 28, 2022.

    Nov 23, 2021

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • CBA OLS-500-A-002: Adopt Resolution 32028 requesting OLS to develop a portable paid time off policy for domestic workers

    Nov 16, 2021

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • Res 32028: A RESOLUTION concerning the health, well-being, and safety of domestic workers; expressing Council’s intent to establish a right to portable Paid Time Off (PTO) for domestic workers in Seattle; and requesting the Office of Labor Standards to work with community stakeholders to draft legislation creating a portable PTO policy for domestic workers.

    Nov 9, 2021

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • Inf 1858: Response Letter to Domestic Workers Standards Board Recommendations

    Jul 28, 2021

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • Inf 1848: Domestic Workers Standards Board Recommendations

    Jul 16, 2021

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • Appt 01985: Reappointment of Elizabeth Hunter-Keller as member, Domestic Workers Standards Board, for a term to February 28, 2024.

    Jul 9, 2021

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • Appt 01986: Appointment of Marie Gabrielle Rosembert as member, Domestic Workers Standards Board, for a term to February 28, 2024.

    Jul 9, 2021

    ·Seattle, WA
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