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* YES for Seattle Schools eventYES for Seattle Schools event

Time: 10:00 am

MLK Labor is urging all union members of quality public schools to a neighborhood canvass to tell fellow union members why we\'re voting YES on the Seattle Public Schools Levies. It will be Saturday, Feb. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet at SEIU 925 (1914 N 34th St, Seattle). Click for details.
* Labor Wars of the NW filmLabor Wars of the NW film

Time: 1:00 pm

Enjoy the world premiere of the brand new film Labor Wars of the Northwest, covering three decades of labor strife in the Pacific Northwest at the turn of the 20th century. This documentary will be screened at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2 at MOHAI, 860 Terry Ave. N. in Seattle. Click for details.
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* Solidarity Centennial, UWSolidarity Centennial, UW

On Monday, Feb. 4, the \"Solidarity Centennial: The Legacy of the Seattle General Strike Era and the Centralia Tragedy of 1919\" exhibit will open at the University of Washington\'s Suzzallo and Allen Libraries. It will be on display until June 7. Click for details.
* Gregory book reading, SeattleGregory book reading, Seattle

Time: 6:00 pm

University of Washington historian James Gregory will read from the newly published book \"The Seattle General Strike - Centennial Edition\" by Robert L. Friedheim and the Seattle Labor Chorus will also sing selections from its upcoming production of \"Labor Will Feed the People.\" This free event is at 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 4 at the University Bookstore, 4326 University Way NE in Seattle. Click for details.
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* Labor Will Feed the PeopleLabor Will Feed the People

Time: 6:30 pm

\"Labor Will Feed the People: Celebrating the Seattle General Strike Centennial\" is an immersive performance featuring the voices of workers, politicians, businessmen, and live music. It is 6:30-9 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 6, at the MOHAI, 860 Terry Avenue N. in Seattle. Click for details.
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* Labor History Session, SeattleLabor History Session, Seattle

Time: 9:30 am

Seattle City Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda will host a \"Labor History Worksession: Celebrating the Current & Past Labor Movement\" starting at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7 at Seattle City Hall, 600 4th Ave. Click for details.
* Anna Louise Strong storyAnna Louise Strong story

Time: 6:00 pm

\"Witness to Revolution: The Story of Anna Louise Strong\" will be presented from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7 at MOHAI, 860 Terry Avenue N. in Seattle. Click for details.
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* Seattle Gen. Strike bus tourSeattle Gen. Strike bus tour

Time: 9:30 am

Join the Pacific Northwest Labor History Association presents a bus tour of the important 1919 Seattle General Strike sites from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9. Event is free for PNLHA members, $25 for non-members. Space is limited. Click for details about how to reserve a spot.
* YES for Seattle Schools eventYES for Seattle Schools event

Time: 10:00 am

CANCELLED -- Due to snow, the MLK Labor has cancelled its neighborhood canvass to tell fellow union members why they\'re voting YES on the Seattle Public Schools Levies.
* Solidarity City event, SeattleSolidarity City event, Seattle

Time: 1:00 pm

\"Solidarity City: The 1919 Seattle General Strike and 100 Years of Worker Power\" is the annual event of the Labor Archives of Washington. It will be from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Seattle Labor Temple, 2800 1st Ave. in Seattle. Click for details.
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* POSTPONED \"Dolores\" at SPEEAPOSTPONED \"Dolores\" at SPEEA

Time: 5:00 pm

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED due to weather and will be rescheduled. There will be a free movie night/panel discussion of the film \"Dolores,\" a documentary on Dolores Huerta, who co-founded the United Farm Workers union. It will be held at both the Tukwila and Everett halls of SPEEA, IFPTE 2001 at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13. Email speea@speea.org to reserve a space, and please note where you plan to attend.
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* Rally against lockouts, SeaTacRally against lockouts, SeaTac

Time: 2:00 pm

All are urged to join MLK Labor, the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, and other federal aviation workers this Saturday, Feb. 16 to rally against another government lockout from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Sea-Tac International Airport’s Flag Pavilion at International Blvd and S. 182nd St.​ Click for details.
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* PRESIDENTS DAYPRESIDENTS DAY


* WA YELL\'s Shadow a LobbyistWA YELL\'s Shadow a Lobbyist

Washington Young Emerging Labor Leaders (WA YELL) will hold its 2019 Shadow a Lobbyist Day on Monday, Feb. 18 at the State Capitol in Olympia. Labor lobbyists will pair up with young workers to give them an insider\'s look at how the Legislature runs. For info or to register, contact Shaunie Wheeler at Shauniejw@gmail.com or 206-966-8056. Click for details.
* African American Leg. DayAfrican American Leg. Day

Time: 9:00 am

The Charles Rolland African American Legislative Day will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 18 at the State Capitol. Organized by the WA Christian Leaders Coalition and the A. Philip Randolph Institute, free transportation to/from Olympia from King, Pierce and Kitsap counties is available. Click for details or call 206-770-7697.
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* MultiCare picket, AuburnMultiCare picket, Auburn

Time: 2:30 pm

All union members and community supporters are invited to participate in an informational picket with MultiCare Auburn Medical Center caregivers from 2:30 to 5 p.m. outside the facility’s emergency room at 202 N. Division St. in Auburn. A community rally will follow at 5 p.m. Click for details.
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* WA Labor Center conferenceWA Labor Center conference

The WA Labor Education and Research Center\'s Reopening Celebration and Conference, \"The Best is Yet to Come: The Future of Jobs and Organizing,\" featuring the AFL-CIO\'s Tefere Gebre as keynote speaker, will be Feb. 22-23 at the South Seattle College Georgetown Campus, 6737 Corson Ave. South. Click for details.
* Labor Night at SilvertipsLabor Night at Silvertips

Time: 7:30 pm

The Snohomish County Labor Council and the Everett Silvertips are proud to offer discounted hockey tickets for as low as $3 to all union members for Union Solidarity Night on Friday, Feb. 22 at 7:35 p.m. versus the Seattle Thunderbirds at Angel of the Winds Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave. in Everett. Click for details.
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* WA Labor Center conferenceWA Labor Center conference

The WA Labor Education and Research Center\'s Reopening Celebration and Conference, \"The Best is Yet to Come: The Future of Jobs and Organizing,\" featuring the AFL-CIO\'s Tefere Gebre as keynote speaker, will be Feb. 22-23 at the South Seattle College Georgetown Campus, 6737 Corson Ave. South. Click for details.
* Organizing workshop, TacomaOrganizing workshop, Tacoma

Time: 11:00 am

Tacoma DSA and the Pierce County Central Labor Council present #EverybodyOrganize!, a workshop practicing the basics of shop floor organizing, learning to overcome apathy and fear, and moving our co-workers to action. Lunch will be provided and the event is free! It will be Feb. 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the IBEW 76 Hall, 3049 S. 36th St. in Tacoma. Click for details or to RSVP.
* Labor Prom, KentLabor Prom, Kent

Time: 6:00 pm

MLK Labor presents Labor Prom: Summer in February from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23 at the IBEW 46 Hall, 19802 62nd Ave. S. in Kent. They\'ll be partying prom-style and giving out labor-themed awards. Click for details.
* Black History forum, SeattleBlack History forum, Seattle

Time: 6:00 pm

A Black History Month forum, \"Fighting Racism on the Job,\" will be held Saturday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. at New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave. S. in Seattle. A home-cooked soul food dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Door donation $2-$5 (sliding scale); buffet $8-$10. Click for details.
* Fletcher book event, SeattleFletcher book event, Seattle

Time: 7:00 pm

Join award-winning journalist and lifelong social justice advocate Bill Fletcher, Jr. for a discussion of his first work of fiction: The Man Who Fell From the Sky, a crime novel. It will be Saturday, Feb. 23 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Third Place Books, 5041 Wilson Ave S. in Seattle\'s Seward Park. Click for details.
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* MultiCare picket, CANCELLEDMultiCare picket, CANCELLED

Time: 11:00 am

PICKET CANCELLED by MultiCare urgent care clinic doctors originally scheduled for Monday, Feb. 25 at the Puyallup Multicare Urgent Care, 220 15th Ave. SE. Click for details.
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* Support airline food workersSupport airline food workers

Time: 12:00 pm

Join UNITE HERE Local 8 at the Port of Seattle Commission meeting to demand equality for airline catering workers on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at noon at Sea-Tac International Airport on the south end of the Mezzanine Level. Click for details.
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Calendar developed and supported by Kieran O'Shea

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