Evergreen Freedom Foundation (EFF) staff recently met with the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) to discuss EFF’s complaint against the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO.

PDC Assistant Director Susan Harris indicated the PDC is earnestly investigating the Washington State Labor Council (WSLC).

EFF filed the complaint on Sept. 1, alleging multiple campaign finance violations by the Washington State Labor Council. Among the violations listed, the WSLC failed to disclose thousands of dollars in political expenditures, exceeded campaign contribution limits, used public funds for political expenditures and failed to register and report as a political committee.

The WSLC, a $4 million organization and the state affiliate of the AFL-CIO, is orchestrating a massive political effort this election cycle.

“Transparency is essential to free and fair elections,” said Bob Williams, president of EFF. “The Public Disclosure Commission took quick and deliberate action against the anti-Deborah Senn advertisements and we trust they will pursue our complaint with the same dedication.”.