Sign up now for the Spokane Rank & File School

The five day training is packed with opportunities to expand organizing, mobilization, activism, and public speaking skills

SPOKANE, WA (April 6, 2026) — The Spokane Regional Labor Council and the Washington Labor and Education Resource Center are partnering once again to bring the Rank & File School to Spokane. A five day intensive course, the Rank & File School is designed to expand union members ability to engage in workplace activism and build power with their coworkers. The School will be offered Wednesday, April 22 through Sunday, April 26 at the UA Local 44 Plumbers & Steamfitters Hall (3915 E Main Ave, Spokane, WA 99202).

The five-day course typically covers internal organizing practices, mobilizing members and engaging in union and political advocacy, and tips for compelling public speaking. Coursework may also touch on labor history, how to effectively lead in union spaces, and best practices for navigating union meetings.

Photo: Spokane Regional Labor Council

The Rank & File School starts with an evening session on Wednesday from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., followed by eight-hour sessions Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, with graduation on Sunday morning. Registration cost for the five day training is $250 for the first student from a union, and $200 for each additional student. Registration fees cover all materials, lunch, and morning and afternoon refreshments. Scholarships are available (organizations interested in donating to cover fees for students can contact srlc@spokanelabor.org).

More information is available on the Spokane Regional Labor Council webpage. Space is limited, so sign up soon to secure your spot in the 2026 Spring session of the Rank & File School.