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* May Day, OlympiaMay Day, Olympia
Organizers plan a day of music, speakers, games, information -- and activism! There will be bank pickets and petitioning, and at Sylvester Park, there will be a community potluck, May Pole, flowers, puppets and fun. All are welcome. Click to see the schedule.
* May Day march, SeattleMay Day march, Seattle
Time: 3:30 pm
This year's May Day march in downtown Seattle will call for "Immigration Reform Now!" Participants will demand human rights, labor rights, and access to education for everyone. Rally at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 1 at Judkins Park in the Central Area. March begins at 5 p.m. from St. Mary's Church, 611 - 20th Ave. S., into downtown Seattle. Labor affiliates should meet under the big "Labor Rights = Derechos Humanos" banner by the Bread and Roses Float. Click to see the event flier.
* May Day march, YakimaMay Day march, Yakima
Time: 5:00 pm
Following the theme of "Liberty for All," the annual May Day march for immigrant and labor rights will hit the streets of downtown Yakima on May 1 beginning at 5 p.m. Miller Park. Click to see Yakima H-R coverage.
* Health care rally, TacomaHealth care rally, Tacoma
Time: 6:00 pm
Healthcare workers at St. Joseph Medical Center, St. Clare Hospital, and Good Samaritan Hospital in Pierce County are conducting a one-day informational picket for affordable healthcare for themselves and their families. The day's events will conclude with a community rally in support of these workers at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Shiloh Baptist Church, 1211 South I St. in Tacoma. Click for more info.
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* Macy's action, NorthgateMacy's action, Northgate
Time: 11:30 am
UFCW Local 21 is urging all fellow union members and community supporters to show solidarity with Macy’s workers struggling for a fair contract. Join then at a solidarity event Wednesday, May 2 at 11:30 a.m. at the Northgate Macy’s, 401 NE Northgate Way, Seattle. Clcik for more info.
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* Macy's action, BellinghamMacy's action, Bellingham
Time: 11:30 am
UFCW Local 21 is urging all fellow union members and community supporters to show solidarity with Macy’s workers struggling for a fair contract. Join then at a solidarity event Thursday, May 3 at 11:30 a.m. — Bellingham Macy’s, 50 Bellis Fair Parkway, Bellingham. Click for more info.
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* Campaign finance trainingCampaign finance training
Time: 1:00 pm
The Washington State Labor Council's “Get Smart” PAC/SSF training will be Friday, May 4 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the Hilton Seattle Airport Hotel, 17620 Pacific Hwy. South in SeaTac. It will be presented by Jim Oswald and Dmitri Iglitzen, the labor movement’s campaign finance experts. Click for more info and to download a registration form.
* APALA Dinner- Auction, SeattleAPALA Dinner- Auction, Seattle
Time: 5:30 pm
The Seattle chapter of the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance will hold its Annual Dinner & Silent Auction on Friday evening, May 4 at the South Seattle Community College's Brockey Conference Center, 6000 16th Ave SW. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are ( for students & seniors).
To reserve tickets or for more info, call Lika 206-261-6722.
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* WSLC COPE Convention, SeattleWSLC COPE Convention, Seattle
Time: 9:00 am
The Washington State Labor Council will host its 2012 Committee on Political Education (C.O.P.E.) Convention on Saturday, May 5 at the Machinists Hall, 9125 15th Place S. in South Seattle. It is at this convention that delegates will vote on election endorsements for Congress, State Legislature, statewide office, and some judicial races. For more information, call Karen Deal at 206-281-8901.
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* Skagit Valley Farmworker MarchSkagit Valley Farmworker March
Time: 10:00 am
The 25th annual Farm Worker Solidarity March will take place Sunday, May 6 in the Skagit Valley. Farm workers and supporters will assemble at Maiben Park in Burlington at 9:30 a.m. Coffee and Mexican bread will be served. The program starts at 10 a.m. and the march at 11 a.m. from Maiben Park to Edgewater Park in Mount Vernon. Food will be served after the march. For more info, call Jaime Esquivel at 360-391-2355.
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* Macy's action, SouthCenterMacy's action, SouthCenter
Time: 11:30 am
UFCW Local 21 is urging all fellow union members and community supporters to show solidarity with Macy’s workers struggling for a fair contract. Join then at a solidarity event Monday, May 7 at 11:30 a.m. — SouthCenter Macy’s, 500 SouthCenter Mall, Tukwila. Click for more info.
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* Macy's action, SeattleMacy's action, Seattle
Time: 11:30 am
UFCW Local 21 is urging all fellow union members and community supporters to show solidarity with Macy’s workers struggling for a fair contract. Join then at a solidarity event Tuesday, May 8 at 11:30 a.m. — Downtown Seattle Macy’s, 1601 3rd Ave., Seattle. Click for more info.
* "What Women Want," Seattle"What Women Want," Seattle
Time: 6:00 pm
Join the Washington State Budget & Policy Center and partners for a community forum highlighting the impacts of the recession and state budget cuts on women in Washington. It will be Tuesday, May 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Wing Luke Asian Museum, 719 S. King St. in Seattle. Click for details.
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* Macy's action, EverettMacy's action, Everett
Time: 11:30 am
UFCW Local 21 is urging all fellow union members and community supporters to show solidarity with Macy’s workers struggling for a fair contract. Join then at a solidarity event Wednesday, May 9 at 11:30 a.m. — Everett Macy’s, 1502 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett. Click for more info.
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* Macy's action, Federal WayMacy's action, Federal Way
Time: 11:30 am
UFCW Local 21 is urging all fellow union members and community supporters to show solidarity with Macy’s workers struggling for a fair contract. Join then at a solidarity event Thursday, May 10 at 11:30 a.m. — Federal Way Macy’s, 1901 S. Commons, Federal Way. Click for more info.
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* Human trafficking forumHuman trafficking forum
Time: 8:30 am
The University of Washington Women’s Center, along with the UW and Seattle University Schools of Law, invite all to a professional development program entitled, "Human Trafficking, Forced Labor and Corporate Responsibility" from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Friday, May 11at the Seattle World Trade Center. Click for details, or to register.
* Good Jobs rally, SeattleGood Jobs rally, Seattle
Time: 3:00 pm
March and rally in support of Good Jobs and Strong Communities, organized by SEIU Local 6, will be Friday, May 11 at 3 p.m. starting at the corner of 5th and Columbia in downtown Seattle. This is to support thousands of janitors, in cities across Washington state, who have begun negotiating a new contract.
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* NALC National Food DriveNALC National Food Drive
The National Association of Letter Carriers' annual “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive will be Saturday, May 12. Help provide food for the many households in our community that struggle to provide enough food for their family. Non-perishable food items will be collected from postal customers and delivered to local food banks to help feed those in need. Click for more info.
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* Macy's action, LynnwoodMacy's action, Lynnwood
Time: 3:00 pm
UFCW Local 21 is urging all fellow union members and community supporters to show solidarity with Macy’s workers struggling for a fair contract. Join then at a solidarity event on Sunday, May 13 (Mother’s Day) at 3 p.m. — 18700 Alderwood Mall Blvd., Lynnwood. Click for more info.
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* MayWorks workshop, BellinghamMayWorks workshop, Bellingham
Time: 12:00 pm
Charlie King and Karen Brandow Workshop at noon on Wednesday, May 16 at Western WA University in Bellingham. Click for details and the full MayWorks calendar.
* MayWorks concert, BellinghamMayWorks concert, Bellingham
Time: 7:30 pm
Charlie King and Karen Brandow Concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 16 at the Roeder Home, 2600 Sunset Drive in Bellingham. Click for more info, plus the full calendar for MayWorks.
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* Workers' comp conferenceWorkers' comp conference
Registration is now open for the 2012 “Meeting of the Minds” Conference where participants will learn about the dramatic changes in Washington state’s workers’ compensation law from the 2011-2012 legislative session, plus important legal decisions handed down the past year. The conference will be Thursday afternoon and Friday, May 17-18 at the Coast Wenatchee Hotel. Click for more info.
* MayWorks concert, SeattleMayWorks concert, Seattle
Time: 6:00 pm
Charlie King and Karen Brandow & Rebel Voices in Concert starting at 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 17 at the South Seattle Community College Olympic Hall Auditorium, West Seattle Campus.
A pre-concert wine reception, hosted by the Washington State Labor Council, will be held at 6 p.m.
* MayWorks show, YelmMayWorks show, Yelm
Time: 8:00 pm
“A Loud Noise in a Quiet Place” Performance – Thursday, May 17 through Tuesday, May 22 at 8 p.m. at the Triad Theater, 102 Yelm Avenue East, Yelm, 98576. Call 360-446-2188 for reservations. Click for the full MayWorks calendar of events.
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* Workers' comp conferenceWorkers' comp conference
Registration is now open for the 2012 “Meeting of the Minds” Conference where participants will learn about the dramatic changes in Washington state’s workers’ compensation law from the 2011-2012 legislative session, plus important legal decisions handed down the past year. The conference will be Thursday afternoon and Friday, May 17-18 at the Coast Wenatchee Hotel. Click for more info.
* Labor History Conf., TacomaLabor History Conf., Tacoma
The 44th Annual Pacific Northwest Labor History Association Conference will be held May 18-19
at the Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma. Click for more information.
* MayWorks show, YelmMayWorks show, Yelm
Time: 8:00 pm
“A Loud Noise in a Quiet Place” Performance – Thursday, May 17 through Tuesday, May 22 at 8 p.m. at the Triad Theater, 102 Yelm Avenue East, Yelm, 98576. Call 360-446-2188 for reservations. Click for the full MayWorks calendar of events.
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* Labor History Conf., TacomaLabor History Conf., Tacoma
The 44th Annual Pacific Northwest Labor History Association Conference will be held May 18-19
at the Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma. Click for more information.
* MayWorks show, YelmMayWorks show, Yelm
Time: 8:00 pm
“A Loud Noise in a Quiet Place” Performance – Thursday, May 17 through Tuesday, May 22 at 8 p.m. at the Triad Theater, 102 Yelm Avenue East, Yelm, 98576. Call 360-446-2188 for reservations. Click for the full MayWorks calendar of events.
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* MayWorks workshop, SeattleMayWorks workshop, Seattle
Time: 1:00 pm
Charlie King and Karen Brandow will present a Parody Song Writing Workshop at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 20 at the Washington State Labor Council, 314 1st Ave. West in Seattle. This workshop is sponsored by the Seattle Labor Chorus and the WSLC. Click for a full calendar of MayWorks events.
* MayWorks show, YelmMayWorks show, Yelm
Time: 8:00 pm
“A Loud Noise in a Quiet Place” Performance – Thursday, May 17 through Tuesday, May 22 at 8 p.m. at the Triad Theater, 102 Yelm Avenue East, Yelm, 98576. Call 360-446-2188 for reservations. Click for the full MayWorks calendar of events.
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* MayWorks show, YelmMayWorks show, Yelm
Time: 8:00 pm
“A Loud Noise in a Quiet Place” Performance – Thursday, May 17 through Tuesday, May 22 at 8 p.m. at the Triad Theater, 102 Yelm Avenue East, Yelm, 98576. Call 360-446-2188 for reservations. Click for the full MayWorks calendar of events.
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* MayWorks show, YelmMayWorks show, Yelm
Time: 8:00 pm
“A Loud Noise in a Quiet Place” Performance – Thursday, May 17 through Tuesday, May 22 at 8 p.m. at the Triad Theater, 102 Yelm Avenue East, Yelm, 98576. Call 360-446-2188 for reservations. Click for the full MayWorks calendar of events.
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* NW Folklife Festival, SeattleNW Folklife Festival, Seattle
The Pacific Northwest Folklife Festival will be held May 25-28 at the Seattle Center. As part of this month's MayWorks celebration, there will be several labor-related exhibits, concerts and events. Click for details, plus the full MayWorks schedule.
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* NW Folklife Festival, SeattleNW Folklife Festival, Seattle
The Pacific Northwest Folklife Festival will be held May 25-28 at the Seattle Center. As part of this month's MayWorks celebration, there will be several labor-related exhibits, concerts and events. Click for details, plus the full MayWorks schedule.
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* NW Folklife Festival, SeattleNW Folklife Festival, Seattle
The Pacific Northwest Folklife Festival will be held May 25-28 at the Seattle Center. As part of this month's MayWorks celebration, there will be several labor-related exhibits, concerts and events. Click for details, plus the full MayWorks schedule.
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* NW Folklife Festival, SeattleNW Folklife Festival, Seattle
The Pacific Northwest Folklife Festival will be held May 25-28 at the Seattle Center. As part of this month's MayWorks celebration, there will be several labor-related exhibits, concerts and events. Click for details, plus the full MayWorks schedule.
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