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OWLS Meeting: Fighting for a Fair Contract

June 25 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Mark your calendars as we begin our summer organizing series starting on Tuesday, June 25. We invite you to arrive a little early to socialize. If you’re able, bring a snack to share, but more importantly, bring yourself!

 In Struggle,
Organized Workers for Labor Solidarity

Union Summer: A 3-part Series for Rank-and-File Organizers

Tuesday, June 25 at 6:30 pm
Part 1: Fighting for a Fair Contract
WSLC offices 321 16th Ave. S., Seattle

The first session focuses on labor contracts. How can rank-and-file members impact negotiations, from the negotiating table to the strike line? What are effective tactics when a newly organized workforce is negotiating its first contract? Bring your questions and share your experiences!
Everyone is welcome!

Presenters
Taran Burnite – Leader in recent union organizing campaign at Virginia Mason and on the negotiating team for their first contract.

Henry Noble – Long time labor activist, organizer of unions at Fred Hutch Cancer Center and University of Washington and also participated in five strikes at Boeing as a member of IAM 751.

Tacoma Art Museum Workers United members – First cultural workers union in Washington state to successfully organize workers across departments

Meeting location: 
Washington State Labor Council Offices
321 16th Ave. South, Seattle, WA 98144


Details

Date:
June 25
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Venue

WSLC Offices
321 16th Ave. South (Just east of Rainier Avenue and the International District)
Seattle, WA 98144 United States
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