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'Retire-rehire' targeted

At a time when state government is slimming down its work force, there's broad agreement in Olympia that public employees shouldn't be able to draw a state pension and a salary at the same time.
State workplace deaths up

Thurston County had no workplace deaths in 2010, down from two in 2009, although last year's statewide total rose to 86, according to data released this week by the state Department of Labor and Industries.
State workers group OKs cut in pay

The largest bloc of state employees ratified a two-year labor contract Thursday that cuts their pay 3 percent in July and also boosts their health care costs.
State: Worker deaths up last year in Washington

Washington's Department of Labor & Industries says the number of workplace deaths in the state climbed in 2010, with 86 men and women dying from job-related injuries.
Furlough gives Washington employees 4-day weekend

The Tuesday after the Presidents Day holiday is another furlough day for most Washington state employees.
Women have been prison guards for years

Beneath curdled gray clouds, Keri Towle's blue uniform is a speck of color in a sea of prison-issue khaki.
Dialogue on pay for state workers begins

A few state employee unions have ratified contracts that will give them 3 percent less pay starting in July and health insurance premiums that will be at least 25 percent higher in 2012.
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State job losses keep adding up

Washington's state government work force has been on the Great Recession diet plan for the past two years, but the slimming is far from over.
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Gregoire's office says state workers can open mail

Gov. Chris Gregoire's office has cleared workers in state offices to open mail, one day after ordering them to stop after fiery packages were sent to Maryland state offices.
WSDOT landscape architect Bob Barnes retires after 33 years

TUMWATER - State Department of Transportation regional landscape architect Bob Barnes is retiring this week, but his work will go on living for decades. In his 33-year career, Barnes was responsible for the planting of more than 1 million trees and shrubs, working tirelessly on both state highway and community projects.