June Events

OWLS Meeting – June 22, 630pm
UNION DEMOCRACY 101: BUILDING RANK-AND-FILE POWER
What does union democracy look like? Why is democracy essential to labor’s survival? Is your union democratic? Seasoned labor activist and OPEIU member Annaliza Torres kicks off a lively discussion about what member-driven unions can achieve and how activists can press for a greater voice and vote on the job. Bring your own experiences and ideas!
Join the meeting via zoom at bit.ly/Register4OWLSMeeting

Juneteenth – June 19, 9am
JUNETEENTH – EMANCIPATION ALL DAY LONG!
A Car rally and motorcade leaving from the ILWU Local 19 Hall at 9am will wind its way to the Terminal 46 Main Truck Entrance at 10am. Speakers and music will commence at Terminal 46 from 10am to Noon. In the afternoon a curbside commemoration will honor the life of renowned Afro-Filipino Longshoreman and founding ILWU member Frank Jenkins.The gathering will take place at 1419 24th Ave. S., Seattle, at 2pm. The event is hosted by A. Philip Randolph Institute, Committee to Stop Police Terror and End Systemic Racism, ILWU rank-and-filers, and is endorsed by OWLS. See you there!