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* Kenney memorial, SeattleKenney memorial, Seattle

Time: 2:00 pm

A public memorial service will be held for Larry Kenney, former President of the Washington State Labor Council, at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 1 at the Mountaineers, 7700 Sand Point Way N.E., in Seattle. Kenney passed away on May 14 after a lengthy illness. Click for more info.
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* Kids' Chance event, SeattleKids' Chance event, Seattle

Time: 6:00 pm

"Kids Take Flight," a benefit for Kids' Chance of Washington, will be held at the Seattle Museum of Flight at 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 6. Admission is /person. Kids’ Chance is a non-profit charitable organization whose mission is to provide educational scholarships to children and spouses of Washington workers permanently or fatally injured in a workplace accident. Click for more info.
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* Organizer training, SeattleOrganizer training, Seattle

The AFL-CIO Organizing Institute will hold a 3-Day Union Organizer training at the IAM Hall in Seattle on June 7-9. The training will focus on teaching one-on-one communication skills, identifying and developing workplace leaders and the basic elements of an organizing campaign. To apply, please visit www.aflcio.org/oi and click the "union members" link for the Seattle Training. The deadline to register is Friday, May 24. All participants must be members of unions affiliated with the AFL-CIO. Click for details.
* Walmart rally, BellinghamWalmart rally, Bellingham

Time: 11:00 am

A Walmart Anti-Retaliation Rally will be held Friday, June 7 from 11 a.m. to noon at the Bellingham Walmart, 4420 Meridian St. Twenty one members of OUR Walmart from Washington State (including some members from Bellingham) are in Bentonville, Ark., for the shareholders meeting. The workers are standing together and speaking up to make change in their working conditions and for worker safety in Walmart’s supply chain. In the past, Walmart has retaliated against and attempted to silence those who speak out. Support Walmart workers who speak out by attending this event.
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* Organizer training, SeattleOrganizer training, Seattle

The AFL-CIO Organizing Institute will hold a 3-Day Union Organizer training at the IAM Hall in Seattle on June 7-9. The training will focus on teaching one-on-one communication skills, identifying and developing workplace leaders and the basic elements of an organizing campaign. To apply, please visit www.aflcio.org/oi and click the "union members" link for the Seattle Training. The deadline to register is Friday, May 24. All participants must be members of unions affiliated with the AFL-CIO. Click for details.
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* Organizer training, SeattleOrganizer training, Seattle

The AFL-CIO Organizing Institute will hold a 3-Day Union Organizer training at the IAM Hall in Seattle on June 7-9. The training will focus on teaching one-on-one communication skills, identifying and developing workplace leaders and the basic elements of an organizing campaign. To apply, please visit www.aflcio.org/oi and click the "union members" link for the Seattle Training. The deadline to register is Friday, May 24. All participants must be members of unions affiliated with the AFL-CIO. Click for details.
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* Space Needle rally, SeattleSpace Needle rally, Seattle

Time: 12:00 pm

Space Needle employees and their community supporters will COME OUT at noon on Tuesday, June 11 to support equity and justice at the Space Needle. Workers at the Space Needle have gone for two years without a union contract and are currently seeking guarantees for fair working conditions, including living wages, health care benefits, and job security.
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* Belshaw strike support, AuburnBelshaw strike support, Auburn

The International Association of Machinists District Lodge 160 invites all supporters of the striking workers at Belshaw Adamatic Bakery Group in Auburn to join them on the picket lines for a barbecue. The event will be Tuesday, June 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 814 44th St. NW in Auburn. Click for more info about the strike.
* ULP Pink Slip Protest, SeattleULP Pink Slip Protest, Seattle

Time: 6:00 pm

The Unemployment Law Project will host its annual fundraiser, "A Pink Slip Protest," on Tuesday, June 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. at FareStart, 7th & Virginia in Seattle. WSLC President Jeff Johnson will deliver the keynote address. Click for more info.
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* Summer Inst. for Union WomenSummer Inst. for Union Women

Time: 12:00 am

The Washington State Labor Education & Research Center will host the Summer Institute for Union Women (SIUW) in Seattle at the University of Washington on June 25-30. A project of the United Association for Labor Education, this will be the first time the Western Regional SIUW has been in Washington for many years. Click for more info.
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* Summer Inst. for Union WomenSummer Inst. for Union Women

Time: 12:00 am

The Washington State Labor Education & Research Center will host the Summer Institute for Union Women (SIUW) in Seattle at the University of Washington on June 25-30. A project of the United Association for Labor Education, this will be the first time the Western Regional SIUW has been in Washington for many years. Click for more info.
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* Summer Inst. for Union WomenSummer Inst. for Union Women

Time: 12:00 am

The Washington State Labor Education & Research Center will host the Summer Institute for Union Women (SIUW) in Seattle at the University of Washington on June 25-30. A project of the United Association for Labor Education, this will be the first time the Western Regional SIUW has been in Washington for many years. Click for more info.
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* Summer Inst. for Union WomenSummer Inst. for Union Women

Time: 12:00 am

The Washington State Labor Education & Research Center will host the Summer Institute for Union Women (SIUW) in Seattle at the University of Washington on June 25-30. A project of the United Association for Labor Education, this will be the first time the Western Regional SIUW has been in Washington for many years. Click for more info.
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* Summer Inst. for Union WomenSummer Inst. for Union Women

Time: 12:00 am

The Washington State Labor Education & Research Center will host the Summer Institute for Union Women (SIUW) in Seattle at the University of Washington on June 25-30. A project of the United Association for Labor Education, this will be the first time the Western Regional SIUW has been in Washington for many years. Click for more info.
* Will Parry memorial, SeattleWill Parry memorial, Seattle

Time: 2:00 pm

A memorial for beloved labor and social justice activist Will Parry, who passed away in May, is planned for Saturday, June 29, 2-5 p.m. in Hall 1 of the Seattle Labor Temple, 2800 First Avenue. Donations in his name may be made to Puget Sound Advocates for Retirement Action at 2800 1st Ave. #262, Seattle, WA, 98121, to continue his work. Click for more info.
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* Summer Inst. for Union WomenSummer Inst. for Union Women

Time: 12:00 am

The Washington State Labor Education & Research Center will host the Summer Institute for Union Women (SIUW) in Seattle at the University of Washington on June 25-30. A project of the United Association for Labor Education, this will be the first time the Western Regional SIUW has been in Washington for many years. Click for more info.
            

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