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* Anne Feeney virtual memorialAnne Feeney virtual memorial

Time: 12:00 pm

A virtual memorial and music event Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Anne Feeney will be held Saturday, April 3 staring at Noon Pacific time. This 90-minute memorial via Zoom will feature powerful music and fond remembrances from Anne’s family, friends, and collaborators. Click to register.
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* "From Land to Sea" webinar"From Land to Sea" webinar

Time: 6:00 pm

Join the Pacific Coast Coalition for Seafarers on Monday, April 5 from 6 to 7 p.m. for Part 3 of its educational series "From Land to Sea." This webinar will highlight the systemic role of migrant laborers in the maritime industry and the ways in which migration policies affect seafarers today. Click to RSVP/register.
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* Know Your Rights trainingKnow Your Rights training

Time: 5:30 pm

The Washington State Labor Education and Research Center invites all to attend a free online 2-hour participatory training on how to use RightsatWorkWA.org to know your rights, and to help your coworkers, family, and friends protect their rights at work. It starts at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 6. Registration is required. Click for details.
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* PRO Act Day of ActionPRO Act Day of Action

On Thursday, April 8, the unions that comprise the AFL-CIO are going to flood the U.S. Senate phone lines with calls in support for the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. Check your email, social media, and The Stand that day for details.
* Shame on Kroger/QFC, SeattleShame on Kroger/QFC, Seattle

Time: 11:00 am

All union members, customers, and community supporters are invited to participate in a masked, socially distanced demonstration on Thursday, April 8 at 11 a.m. outside the Wedgwood QFC, 8400 35th Ave NE in Seattle, which the company announced it would close in retaliation for Seattle’s passage of its hazard pay ordinance. Click for details,
* PRO Act Helps Women WorkersPRO Act Helps Women Workers

Time: 4:00 pm

Join AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Liz Shuler and other prominent women labor leaders for "A Woman's Place Is in Her Union: How the PRO Act Will Help Women Workers" live via Facebook and Twitter on Thursday, April 8 at 4 p.m. PT. Click for details and to register.
* Rally online for SB 5194Rally online for SB 5194

Time: 4:00 pm

AFT Washington members and the Communities for Our Colleges Coalition will rally via Zoom and Facebook Live at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 8 to highlight SB 5194 as the Legislature prepares to vote. Cl;ck for details.
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* PHSW nurses rally, VancouverPHSW nurses rally, Vancouver

Time: 1:00 pm

The Washington State Nurses Association, which is struggling to get a fair contract from PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, WA, will hold a masked, socially distanced rally at the Vancouver Waterfront from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 10 at 695 Waterfront Way. All are invited to join and show your support for nurses amid the continuing pandemic. Parking is limited. Click for details.
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* WSLC/UFW vaccine event, YakimaWSLC/UFW vaccine event, Yakima

Time: 9:00 am

The Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO is partnering with the Yakima Health District and the UFW Foundation to conduct another pop-up COVID-19 vaccination event on Saturday, April 24 at the UFCW 1439 Union Hall, 507 S. 3rd St. in Yakima, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. No appointments or reservations are necessary. Click for details.
* APRI A. Philip Randolph b-dayAPRI A. Philip Randolph b-day

Time: 12:00 pm

Join the APRI Seattle Chapter zia Zoom as it celebrates the birthday, life and legacy of A. Philip Randolph on Saturday, April 24 starting at noon. Guest speaker: Clarence Thomas, activist, Million Worker March and ILWU 10. Click for details.
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* UW ASEs virtual rallyUW ASEs virtual rally

Time: 12:00 pm

Academic Student Employees at University of Washington represented by UAW 4121 and their supporters will have a Virtual Rally and Bargaining Session to Demand a Fair Contract on Monday, April 26 from noon to 2 p.m. Click for details and to register.
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* COSH National Speak OutCOSH National Speak Out

Time: 11:00 am

On Tuesday, April 27, National COSH is hosting an online Workers' Memorial Week National Speak Out from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PT that will feature the stories of workers and their families about workplace safety and health amid the COVID pandemic. Click for more information.
* Workers Memorial Day, UWWorkers Memorial Day, UW

Time: 11:30 am

The UW Dept. of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences will host its annual Worker Memorial Day event on Tuesday, April 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. PT via Zoom or Facebook Live. WSLC Secretary Treasurer April Sims will be a special guest. Click to register.
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* Workers Memorial Day, SW WAWorkers Memorial Day, SW WA

The Southwest Washington Central Labor Council will be recording its annual commemoration of Worker Memorial Day and posting it the morning of Wednesday, April 28 at the CLC's YouTube page. Click to go there.
* Workers Memorial Day, SpokaneWorkers Memorial Day, Spokane

The Spokane Regional Labor Council also plans to post a video commemoration for Workers Memorial Day honoring the local workers who lost their lives on the job in 2020. It will be posted on the SRLC’s Facebook page on Wednesday, April 28.
* Workers Memorial Day, L&IWorkers Memorial Day, L&I

Time: 2:00 pm

The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries will host its annual Worker Memorial Day ceremony virtually from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28 to honor those who have died in the previous year from job-related injuries or illnesses. Larry Brown, President of the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO will be among the speakers at this event.
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* WSLC's PRO Act forumWSLC's PRO Act forum

Time: 5:00 pm

The WSLC will host a workers' forum on Why Washington State Needs to PRO Act on Thursday, April 29 at 5 p.m. featuring special messages from Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell. It will be conducted live via Zoom and on Facebook Live on the WSLC page. Click for details.
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Calendar developed and supported by Kieran O'Shea

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