The following resolution was passed by OWLS in January 2025. It has since been used as a model or adopted in part or whole by other unions, including Teamsters 763. Please let OWLS know if it is adopted in your union or labor or community group. Email OrganizedWorkersL@gmail.com.

Resolution for Mutual Defense

Whereas: The Trump administration has announced plans to gut the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), dismantle civil service protections for federal workers, and undermine public worker unions and the services they provide; and

Whereas: This administration is launching a shock and awe fear campaign against immigrant workers and against local governments, churches, schools and unions that have declared themselves as sanctuary entities;

Therefore Be It Resolved That: Organized Workers for Labor Solidarity commits to organizing for mutual defense by uniting with other unions and communities that are under attack, including immigrant workers, refugees, communities of color, public worker unions, women, and transgender people; and

Be It Further Resolved That: OWLS will do all in its power to defend our undocumented members, provide know your rights trainings to members, join MLK Labor and the Washington State Labor Councils’ campaign against ICE raids, and propose contract language that protects undocumented and other vulnerable members; and

Be It Finally Resolved That: OWLS will defend the free speech rights of our unions, our members and our allies to speak out, picket, protest and strike in opposition to anti-worker and unconstitutional edicts imposed by this administration and their cabinet of un-elected billionaires.

Passed at OWLS general membership meeting 1/28/2025