Keep Washington Working

Formed in response to the 2019 Keep Washington Working Act addressing statewide policy on supporting Washington’s economy and immigrants’ role in the workplace, a work group has been formed to report back to the legislature annually on its work, which will focus on:
- Developing strategies with private sector businesses, labor, and immigrant advocacy organizations to support current and future industries across the state;
Conducting research on methods to strengthen career pathways for immigrants and create and enhance partnerships with projected growth industries; - Supporting business and agriculture leadership, civic groups, government, and immigrant advocacy organizations in a statewide effort to provide predictability and stability to the workforce in the agriculture industry; and
- Recommending approaches to improve Washington’s ability to attract and retain immigrant business owners that provide new business and trade opportunities.
Meeting Schedule & Agendas
May 10, 2022 Meeting Agenda (PDF)
March 25, 2022 Meeting Agenda (PDF)
May 28, 2021 Meeting Agenda (PDF)
Apr. 30, 2021 Meeting Agenda (PDF)
Mar. 26, 2021 Meeting Agenda (PDF)
Feb. 26, 2021 Meeting Agenda (PDF)
Oct. 8, 2020 Meeting Agenda (PDF)
Sept. 17, 2020 Meeting Agenda (PDF)
Aug. 27, 2020 Meeting Agenda (PDF)
Aug. 8, 2020 Meeting Agenda (PDF)
Apr. 3, 2020 Meeting Agenda (PDF)
Jan. 29, 2020 Meeting Agenda (PDF)
Meeting Notes
May 10, 2022 Meeting Notes (PDF)
March 25, 2022 Meeting Notes (PDF)
May 28, 2021 Meeting Notes (PDF)
April 30, 2021 Meeting Notes (PDF)
Mar. 26, 2021 Meeting Notes (PDF)
Feb. 26, 2021 Meeting Notes (PDF)
Oct. 8, 2021 Meeting Notes (PDF)
Sept. 17, 2020 Meeting Notes (PDF)
Aug, 27, 2020 Meeting Notes (PDF)
Aug. 6, 2020 Meeting Notes (PDF)
Apr. 3, 2020 meeting minutes (PDF)
Jan. 29, 2020 meeting minutes (PDF)
Workgroup Members
Malou Chavez, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
Sam Cho, Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs
Bre Elsey, Washington State Farm Bureau
Alex Galarza, Northwest Justice Project
Antonio Ginatta, Columbia Legal Services
Eric Gonzalez, ACLU
Julia Gorton, Washington Hospitality Association
Karen Lewis, Washington State University
Victoria Mena, Colectiva Legal del Pueblo
Monserrat Padilla, Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network
Sandra Rodarte, Latino Civic Alliance
Kristin Kershaw Snapp, Washington State Fruit Tree Association
Rich Stolz, OneAmerica
Stay Informed.
Contact Information
If you have questions pertaining to the Keep Washington Working legislation or workgroup activities, please contact:
Tammy Deets
tammy.deets@commerce.wa.gov
Phone: (206) 256-6154