September OWLS Meetings will highlight ongoing work to confront racism, bigotry, and austerity cuts in King County.

Friday, Sept. 11 – 6:30pm — owls solidarity check-in
Protesting Racism & Austerity On the Job!
A shop floor activist tells how he organized a mini picket at work to protest racism and layoffs – and scored a victory for free speech. Other reports include plans for meeting with the County Exec to wipe out bigotry on the job, and news of recent strikes!
To participate by computer or smartphone register at: bit.ly/Register4OWLSCheck-In. By phone call 253-215-8782; Meeting ID: 821 2302 5613

Tuesday, Sept. 22 – 6:30pm — owls monthly meeting
Where’s the Social Justice and Equity at King County?
OWLS reports on plans to meet with the County Executive as part of an ongoing campaign to demand accountability from management in living up to its promise of a workplace free from discrimination, bigotry, and racial harassment. Join the discussion and help prepare for plans to keep the heat on elected officials until justice is won.
To participate by computer or smartphone register at: bit.ly/Register4OWLSMeeting. By phone call 253-215-8782; Meeting ID: 851 2769 9070

All OWLS Meetings are being held via zoom in compliance with guidelines for the Coronavirus pandemic.

OWLS Meeting, August 27, 7pm
Seattle Labor Temple, Hall 6 – 2800 First Avenue

In the hotel, airline catering and retail grocery industries, anger and action is mounting among workers struggling to survive on poverty wages. In early July, 30 airports across the U.S. were hit with informational pickets by union food service workers. Meanwhile, 100% of the workers at Embassy Suites in Seattle voted to strike. And Northwest grocery workers continue to negotiate for living wages and secure schedules with seniority rights.  Come learn about these fights for better pay and benefits.

Help confront the anti-union blitzkrieg! The meeting also features an update on the exciting pro-union radio ad project that OWLS is working on. In September, OWLS is taking a pro-union message to KIRO radio to counter deceitful anti-labor ads running on the radio station during rush-hour traffic updates. This is an exciting grassroots campaign to raise money and counter the alt-right think tanks, Washington Policy Center and Freedom Foundation. To get involved, call OWLS at 206-261-1420. 

Fill the Courtroom! Friday, November 17 Meet up with OWLS in front of the Court House 9-9:30 am. Hearing at 10am.

The misnamed “Freedom Foundation” is infamous for pushing racist “Right to Work” (Starve) laws that make it harder to bargain for better wages and conditions. Now, this rightwing think tank is challenging Seattle’s “high-income-earners tax” in court. The new tax, passed by the city council in July, would give some relief from our state’s superregressive tax structure. It would raise $140 million for human services with a 2.5% tax on income over $250,000 per year ($500,000 for couples). King County Superior Court, 516 3rd Ave., in Judge Ruhl’s courtroom