The Seattle Union Record was a union-owned newspaper edited by Harry Ault.

[7] The paper obtained wire service from United Press International, posting $100,000 security with the firm in the form of bonds to guarantee the costs occurring through telegraphic news reporting.

[6] Economical production was made possible by the company's ownership of three fast web printing presses.

[6] From its humble origins with a print run of 3,000 copies, circulation of the Union Record would ultimately peak at the 80,000 mark.

[5] The paper would play a large role in organizing and supporting the Seattle General Strike of 1919.