Seattle Strike Simmers On as School Openings are Jeopardized
The concrete strike in Seattle entered its fourth week, putting in jeopardy the openings of countless time-sensitive projects, including schools. No new talks are scheduled between the striking operating engineers Local 302 and the four major sand and gravel companies in King County, Washington.
Local 302 walked off the job when its contract expired July 31. Teamsters, who drive the concrete delivery trucks, decline to cross the picket lines. No ready-mix has been delivered for more than three weeks.