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A massive walkout and no one knows why. Washington state contract secrecy must end | Opinion
“Keeping taxpayers and public employees in the dark allows union leadership to get away with saying things like a compensation offer is ‘disrespectful’ without actually providing any details.” | Opinion
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Tacoma is a mid-sized port city on Puget Sound, roughly 30 miles south of Seattle. The News Tribune is the second-largest newspaper in Washington, covering the local news market of Pierce County in print and online. The News Tribune excels in its coverage of local breaking news, major league and prep sports, and Washington's statehouse. To tell the unique story of the South Sound, The News Tribune also provides strong coverage of the military and nearby Joint Base Lewis-McChord, the Port of Tacoma, and outdoor recreation in the Northwest.
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