Inslee approves big pay raise for union workers

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Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has agreed to more than $412 million in raises and lump sum payments for unionized state and non-state employees.

A general wage increase of 3.25% will take place on July 1, 2022, for workers who were employed as of July 1 of this year. Graduated lump sums will also be paid out, with workers currently making less money receiving a larger amount.

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