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  • 11/18/2020
    Gov. Jay Inslee today appointed Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH as the new Washington state secretary of health starting December 21. Dr. Shah currently serves as executive director and local health authority for Harris County Public Health in Texas. “Dr. Shah brings an unrivaled expertise, knowledge and passion for public health,” Inslee said. “His leadership will help us lead Washington state through the next crucial phase of this pandemic. He is uniquely suited to continue our nation-leading response. An immigrant, originally from Pakistan and raised in Ohio, equity is incorporated and… Read more
  • 10/13/2020
    In honor of Filipinx American History Month and recognizing the tremendous legacy of Filipinx civil rights activism, the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) invites you to a lunch hour special event: The Filipinx American Fight for Workers’ Rights: As told by Cindy Domingo & David Della Thursday, October 29, 12 PM Cindy Domingo, Pinay labor rights activist, and David Della, community advocate and former CAPAA Executive Director, will tell the story of the movement that took down a dictator: from the treatment of Filipino cannery workers in Alaska,… Read more
  • 09/03/2020
    The Commission will convene its September Public Board Meeting on Saturday, September 12, from 10 AM – 12 PM. Based on guidance from the Department of Health related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, the meeting will be held remotely via Zoom video conference call. A dial-in option will also be available for those who are unable to access the meeting electronically. A meeting agenda can be accessed online at Board Meetings Agenda highlights include: Introduction of newly appointed Commissioners: Julio Diaz, Ping Ping, and Toka Valu (10:00) Board Elections (Chair, 1st Vice Chair… Read more
  • 08/13/2020
    The Employment Security Department is seeking full time, non-permanent staff to assist unemployed workers with their benefits claims. If you can speak, read and write fluently in any of these languages, we strongly encourage you to apply: Marshallese • Chuukese • Korean • Vietnamese • Spanish • Russian • Ukrainian • Somali Strong customer service skills are a must, as this position greets customers by telephone, determines their needs, assists with claim issues, answers questions and reopens claims. Job Announcement and Application: Unemployment Insurance Specialist – Intake (UIS2) Salary… Read more