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OWLS Special Meeting: Racial Justice – It’s a Labor Issue!

January 26, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

| FREE

TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 6:30PM
In this special meeting to honor Martin Luther King, Jr., a multiracial panel of public-sector unionists examines the history and current struggles of Black, Indigenous and other workers of color in fighting systemic racism, while also demanding good jobs, justice for all workers, and expanded public services. Panelists also report on an exciting campaign initiated by OWLS, to Root Out Racism in the County named for the civil rights leader.

Speakers: Annaliza Torres, Filipina socialist feminist and member of OPEIU 8;
James Pratt, Anti-racist activist and one of the few Black Mechanics at King County Metro;
Adam Arriaga, Latino militant in ATU 587 and member of OWLS Steering Committee

Register to join the meeting by going to bit.ly/Register4OWLSMeeting

Details

Date:
January 26, 2021
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost:
FREE

Venue

bit.ly/Register4OWLSMeeting
via zoom, register ahead WA 98118 United States
Phone:
206-949-4552
Website:
organizedworkers.org

Organizer

OWlS
Phone:
206-949-4552
Email:
Organizedworkersls@gmail.com
Website:
organizedworkers.org