We’re thrilled to announce Whole Washington has been endorsed by IBEW Local 46! IBEW46 represents electrical workers and has operated in Washington for over 100 years! We are incredibly grateful for their support and are eager to partner with them to show how universal healthcare benefits all workers, including those who work in the skilled...
Author: Jen Nye
New Appointments to Universal Health Care Commission Could Have Significant Impact on Progress Towards Universal Healthcare in Washington
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 8/20/2025 Contact: press@wholewashington.org Press resources: www.wholewashington.org/press Link to release: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xVgVKQxoHe12IL0XUaN13tL5QAPhpaH0vIrMlAfvrx8/edit?tab=t.0 New Appointments to Universal Health Care Commission Could Have Significant Impact on Progress Towards Universal Healthcare in Washington Olympia, WA – The Washington State Universal Healthcare Commission (UHCC) is undergoing changes to its personnel as terms expire and new members are appointed this summer. Just last month Representative...
Healthcare Resolution Passed Through Washington State Labor Council
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 7/24/2025 Contact: andre@wholewashington.org – (206) 659-9826 Press resources: www.wholewashington.org/press This release: Statewide Universal Healthcare Resolution Passed Through Washington State Labor Council Statewide Universal Healthcare Resolution Passed Through Washington State Labor Council Vancouver, WA – The Washington State Labor Council (WSLC) has passed a resolution (2025.02 on page 23) in support of Washington pursuing a statewide universal healthcare system...
The Big Ugly Bill Goes Back to the House
The unspeakably cruel legislation passed the US Senate yesterday. Millions are about to lose their Medicaid coverage. Our allies @healthcareforallwa sent out a critical action alert to guide us with info and ways to fight collectively TODAY.
🍎 Pride Quarter Sheets Available to Print
Sunday, June 29th is the Seattle Pride Parade! Sadly, Whole Washington is not in the parade this year, but there’s still an opportunity to share the Universal Healthcare message. Check out wholewashington.org/print for quarter sheets you can print & cut at home.
🍎 Check Out the Gala Video!
  Why does Whole Washington exist? What do we need to achieve? What is our WHY? Experiences from a few of our volunteers tell us why this work is vital and incredibly urgent. Plus our Executive Director covers our wins and why we need your support! Keep Whole Washington Moving Forward
🍎 SJM 8004 Passes!
With a vote of 56 Yeas to 39 Nays, Washington State goes on record for Universal Healthcare! We’re thrilled to announce SJM 8004 PASSED! The Universal Healthcare Resolution passed the WA State House late Tuesday night. SJM8004 is largely symbolic–it doesn’t provide healthcare to anyone. However, we’re on the record now. Washington State wants and...
🍎 Watch Friday’s Hearing on SJM 8004
PRO Testimony at the SJM 8004 hearing was on fire. The argument against Universal Healthcare in all three CON testimonies was wildly out of touch. Watch the entire hearing on TVW. Testimony begins at approximately minute 42. House Health and Wellness Committee Public Hearing Video The Committee will vote on the resolution Wednesday, March 26th.
🍎 Washington Health Trust in The Stranger
“Last Wednesday was the final day for bills to make it out of their house of origin in the Washington State legislature. While many bills still in play are worth paying attention to, I want to focus on a pair that didn’t make the cut: Senate Bill 5233 and House Bill 1445. Both bills would have created...
🍎 Washington Health Trust in the Everett Herald
…Mary Fosse and Julio Cortes, two Democratic representatives from the 38th district, which covers much of Everett and Marysville, co-sponsored the legislation. The need for accessible health care is urgent, Cortes said, calling it a “fundamental human right.” The bill presents a long-term vision for more sustainable health care, he said. “This is one of...
