Tonight, MLK Labor delegates voted to expel the Seattle Police Officers Guild from our labor council.

As unions, it's our responsibility to fight for all forms of justice, and there can be no justice without racial justice.

Any union that is part of our labor council needs to be actively working to dismantle racism in their institution and society at large. Unfortunately, the Seattle Police Officer’s Guild has failed to do that work and are no longer part of our council.

Since the killing of George Floyd, communities of color in Seattle and around the United States have spoken loud and clear that the status quo will no longer be tolerated. We have listened to our community and responded by doing the right thing.

#BlackLivesMatter