In Seattle, Solidarity with the 'Occupy'
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FREE EACH VOLUME 30 MONTH ISSUE 11 A community-based newspaper serving the Puget Sound area since 1981 November 2011 Articles translated into six languages TheTheThe newspaper VoiceVoice of Neighborhood House In Seattle, solidarity with Don’t forget to vote by Nov. 8 This year’s general election is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 8, but registered voters the ‘Occupy’ movement don’t need to wait that long to cast their vote. Washington state has adopted a vote-by- BY VOICE STAFF mail system. If you are registered to vote in Washington, you should have received a “We are the 99 percent.” ballot in the mail last month. Complete your The rallying cry for the “Occupy” protest movement first ballot and follow the instructions printed appeared in New York, on Wall Street — what many see as the on the envelope to prepare it for mailing - epicenter of America’s now years-long recession. don’t forget to include a first-class postage The movement’s slogan refers to economic disparity in the stamp! United States, where the wealthiest 1 percent control more than Want to save a stamp? The King County 40 percent of the nation’s wealth. Elections Office operates drop-box loca- In the weeks since Occupy Wall Street first took root in mid- tions in Seattle and around King County. September, offshoots of the movement have sprouted around The Seattle drop-box locations are at the the country and worldwide, with demonstrations both large and King County Administration Bulding (500 small being held on every continent of the globe — including Fourth Ave.), Magnuson Park (6344 NE Antarctica. 74th St.) and the Ballard Branch Library Activists in Seattle have taken up the mantle to rally for social (5614 22nd Ave. NW). and economic justice, holding protests in Seattle’s Westlake Park For a complete list of drop-box locations, beginning in late September and peaking with a 3,000-person visit www.kingcounty.gov/elections.aspx rally on Saturday, Oct. 15. and click “Ballot drop boxes,” or call 206- Daily demonstrations and activities have continued at Occupy 296-8683 (TTY: Relay: 711). Seattle’s home base in Westlake Park since the group first took shape. 2011 Voters’ Guide On Oct. 25, Occupy Seattle would shift its base from Westlake An online voters’ guide for the 2011 Park to the campus of Seattle Central Community College, while general election is available at www.sos. continuing to maintain a presence at Westlake Park. The move HOTO BY EBECCA ANDA wa.gov/elections. was scheduled to take place with a march at 5 p.m. Oct. 29. P R L Hard copy voters’ guides were mailed For more information or to get involved, visit occupyseattle. Rebecca Landa’s daughter, Jasmin, creates a sign during an out along with ballots. org. Occupy Seattle rally last month. Tolling begins on the SR 520 bridge in December Washington’s minimum wage to BY WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF cash, the all-electronic system will collect tolls at highway increase to $9.04 next year TRANSPORTATION speeds through a “Good to Go!” pass or through license Washington’s minimum wage will increase to $9.04 plate-recognition photos which automatically generate a per hour beginning Jan. 1, 2012, the Department of Labor Tolling on the State Route 520 Bridge across Lake bill that is mailed to the registered vehicle owner. Tolls & Industries announced today. Washington will begin in December. The Washington will be collected in both northbound and southbound lanes L&I calculates the state’s minimum wage each year State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is encour- of the bridge. Toll rates will vary by time of day – they as required by Initiative 688, approved by Washington aging bridge users to get ready now to avoid the inevitable will be higher at peak travel times, lower on weekends voters in 1998. last-minute rush before tolling starts. and free overnight. Rates will range from $1.60 to $3.50 Washington is one of 10 states that adjusts the mini- Drivers can take advantage of the cheapest toll rates on weekdays for “Good to Go!” account holders. Drivers mum wage based on inflation and the Consumer Price by getting a “Good To Go!” pass and creating an account. without an account will pay a higher toll of $1.50 more Index. The others are Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Mis- However, as December approaches, WSDOT anticipates per trip. souri, Montana, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, and Vermont. long lines and longer wait times due to a surge in people People can open an account online at http://goodto- Washington state has the highest minimum wage, wanting to open accounts just before tolling starts. To go520.org, by phone at 1-866-936-8246, or at a customer followed by Oregon. ensure that passes are received before tolling begins, it is service center. The customer service center in Seattle is Oregon recently announced that its minimum wage critical that drivers set up their accounts now. located in the University District at 4554 9th Avenue NE. will rise 30 cents to $8.80 an hour in 2012. Individuals with limited incomes are encouraged to Another King County customer service center is located Washington’s minimum wage applies to workers in take advantage of the additional bus service on SR 520. in downtown Bellevue at 13107 NE 20th Street. both agricultural and non-agricultural jobs, although King County Metro and Sound Transit added 130 daily When setting up your account, a minimum $30 deposit 14 and 15-year-olds may be paid 85 percent of the adult bus trips to the 600 trips that were already operating is required. Individuals without bank accounts or credit minimum wage, or $7.68 in 2012. across the SR 520 Bridge. In October, service was ex- cards can establish a “Good to Go!” account with cash More information on Washington’s minimum wage panded to new areas, providing more alternatives. WS- or pay for tolls using their Electronic Benefits Transfer is available at Wages.Lni.wa.gov. DOT also encourages people to use carpools or registered (EBT) cards. Employers and workers also may call 360-902-5316 vanpools when crossing the bridge to save money. For questions about “Good to Go!” and SR 520 Bridge or 1-866-219-7321. SR 520 will be the first bridge in the state with all- tolling, email [email protected]. electronic tolling. Rather than using tollbooths to collect Neighborhood House Nonprofit org. Jesse Epstein Building U.S. postage PAID A shorter Voice 905 Spruce Street Seattle, WA Seattle, WA 98104 Permit #8887 This month’s issue of The Voice is four pages instead of its usual eight to accom- modate staff vacation time. It will return to its usual length next month. 2 - CLASSIFIEDSCLASSIFIEDS DECEMBERNOVEMBER 2010 2011 CLASSIFIEDSCLASSIFIEDS THE MARKETPLACE OF THE VOICE WorkSource Provides • Job Preparedness Workshops • One on One Career Guidance • Weekly Hiring Events These services are FREE and open to the public. Translation services are available upon request. Visit our website: www.worksourceskc.org. 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