Mark your calendars as OWLS begins a summer organizing series starting on Tuesday, June 25. 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
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
Washington State Labor Council Offices
321 16th Ave. South, Seattle, WA 98144