As we countdown to 2022, revisit with us some of the work of CLS in 2021, the injustices we helped uncover, the fights where we prevailed, and the struggles still ongoing. We close the year grateful to the communities we have the privilege of serving and to the leadership of our community partners in this struggle for social, economic, and racial equity. Onward to 2022, ever closer to justice.

Federal judge’s ruling grants relief on farmworker wages, Yakima Herald

Battle over unionizing efforts at Allan Bros leads federal agency to pursue charges, KIMA TV

New bill could provide help for Washington residents struggling with legal debt, Seattle Times

Inmate Advocates Ask Inslee To Prioritize Vaccinations In Prisons, Patch

WA still holds teens in solitary confinement — and worse, suit says, Crosscut
Inslee Signs Legislation To End License Suspension For Failure To Pay Fines And Fees, Seattle Medium

DeRuyter Brothers Dairy class action case is resolved and Washington passes new law regarding overtime pay, Legal Reader

Washington’s Top Court Cracks Down on Excessive City Fines, Reason

Heat and smoke protections for Washington farmworkers may fall short, Columbian
Workers win $3 million settlement in lawsuit against Wenatchee’s Stemilt Ag Services, Wenatchee World


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