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.
![Immigrant in workplace](https://www.commerce.wa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/WorkingImmigrantjpg.jpg)
Meetings Information
Keep Washington Working Public Meeting Information
The next public meeting is scheduled for September 8, 2023. For a meeting agenda and Zoom access information, please review the September 8, 2023 Meeting Agenda (Word).
Schedule & Agendas
- September 8, 2023 Meeting Agenda (Word)
- July 12, 2023 Meeting Agenda (Word)
- April 19, 2023 Meeting Agenda (Word)
- March 21, 2023 Meeting Agenda (Word)
- 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
- July 12, 2023 Meeting Notes (Word)
- April 19, 2023 Meeting Notes (Word)
- 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
- Rich Stolz
- Kristin Snapp
- Sandra Rodarte
- Keelcy Perez
- Malou Chavez (Vanessa Gutierrez filled in for her while Malou was on leave)
- Evan Woods
- Jennyfer Mesa
- Linda Faaren
- Erin Williamson
- Shomya Tripathy
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Contact
If you have questions pertaining to the Keep Washington Working legislation or workgroup activities, please contact:
Tammy Deets
Email: Tammy.Deets@Commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 206-256-6154