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* Race and Labor workshopRace and Labor workshop

Time: 9:00 am

Thurston-Lewis-Mason and Twin Harbors County Labor Councils will host "Bridging the Divide: Tools for Building Labor Solidarity," a Race and Labor Workshop, starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 4. Click for details or to register.

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* Union Jobs Fair, TukwilaUnion Jobs Fair, Tukwila

Time: 4:00 pm

MLK Labor's President's Organizing Initiative will host a Union Jobs Hiring Fair from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 9 at the Sullivan Center, 14350 Tukwila International Blvd. in Tukwila. Click for details.

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* Rally for vaccine equity, SEARally for vaccine equity, SEA

Time: 6:00 pm

The Washington Fair Trade Coalition invites all to a rally outside the German Consulate in Seattle (619 9th Ave.) at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 10 to call on the German government specifically, and the EU generally, to lift their opposition to a TRIPS waiver for COVID vaccines, tests and treatments. Click for details.

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* Starbucks protest, OlympiaStarbucks protest, Olympia

Time: 1:00 pm

Starbucks Workers United-Cooper Point Village in Olympia invites all to show solidarity by attending a Day of Action protesting the company's unlawful retaliation against workers seeking to unionize. It will begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 11 on the steps of the Legislative Building at the State Capitol. Click for details.

* They Will Never Be ForgottenThey Will Never Be Forgotten

Time: 2:00 pm

The Seattle King County NAACP and the King County Martin Luther King Jr. The Commemoration Committee will host the second annual “They Will Never Be Forgotten” event at MLK Memorial Park in Seattle on Saturday, June 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell will be the keynote speaker at the event, which will honor the Buffalo Ten and other victims of gun violence. Click for details.

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* Women Veterans Day, TacomaWomen Veterans Day, Tacoma

Time: 10:00 am

Gov. Jay Inslee will host a Women Veterans Day commemorative event from 10 a.m. to noon on Sunday, June 12 at the Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown, 1515 Commerce St. in Tacoma. Join in this day of recognition and celebration honoring Washington state’s women veterans. Click for details.

* Women Veterans Day, SpokaneWomen Veterans Day, Spokane

Time: 1:00 pm

All women veterans, reservists, National Guard and active duty women from ALL eras are encouraged to attend the first Women Veterans Day in Eastern Washington from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 12 (program starts at 2 p.m.) at VFW Post 1474, 2902 E. Diamond in Spokane. Click for details.

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* Child Care in the TradesChild Care in the Trades

Time: 6:00 pm

Finding reliable, affordable child care is a significant challenge for workers in the building, construction, and manufacturing trades. All are invited to "Overcoming Child Care Challenges in the Trades," a webinar from 6 to 7 p.m. on both June 15 and June 22. Click for details, including how to register.

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* Support Homegrown workers, SEASupport Homegrown workers, SEA

Time: 5:00 pm

UNITE HERE Local 8 invites all union members and community supporters to support Homegrown sandwich workers trying to join together in a union on Thursday, June 16 at 5 p.m. at the Capitol Hill Homegrown at Melrose market (1531 Melrose Ave) in Seattle. Click for details.

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* Juneteenth Lunch and LearnJuneteenth Lunch and Learn

Time: 12:00 pm

The Pacific NW chapter of the Teamsters National Black Caucus will host a Juneteenth Celebration Lunch and Learn via Zoom on Friday, June 17 from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday. Click to join.

* PSARA Juneteenth celebrationPSARA Juneteenth celebration

Time: 6:30 pm

The Puget Sound Advocates for Retirement Action (PSARA) will host "Say It Louder: We're Emancipated and Proud," its annual Juneteenth celebration, on Friday, June 17 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Click for details.

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* Poor People's Moral MarchPoor People's Moral March

Time: 7:00 am

The Washington Poor People's Campaign urges all to join the livestream of the Poor People's and Low-Wage Workers' Assembly and Moral March on Washington, D.C. and to the Polls starting at 7 a.m. Pacific on Saturday, June 18. Click for details.

* TNBC Casino Night, TukwilaTNBC Casino Night, Tukwila

Time: 8:00 pm

Feeling lucky? The Pacific NW chapter of the Teamsters National Black Caucus invites all to an evening of blackjack, poker, roulette and craps at its Casino Night fundraiser at the Teamsters Hall, 14675 Interurban Ave S. in Tukwila, on Saturday, June 18 from 8 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $60. Click for details.

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* APRI Tacoma JuneteenthAPRI Tacoma Juneteenth

Time: 3:00 pm

The Tacoma chapter of the A. Philip Randolph Institute invites everyone to the APRI Tacoma Juneteenth Celebration on Sunday, June 19 from 3 to 6 p.m. at 4819 S. 12th St. in Tacoma. Click for details.

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* Juneteenth March and RallyJuneteenth March and Rally

Time: 11:00 am

The ILWU and APRI will host their 3rd Annual Juneteenth March and Rally starting at 11 a.m. Monday, June 20 from the ILWU Local 19 Hall, 3440 E Marginal Way S. in Seattle to the main truck entrance of Terminal 46 at Alaskan Way S. and S. Atlantic St. Click for details.

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* Child Care in the TradesChild Care in the Trades

Time: 6:00 pm

Finding reliable, affordable child care is a significant challenge for workers in the building, construction, and manufacturing trades. All are invited to "Overcoming Child Care Challenges in the Trades," a webinar from 6 to 7 p.m. on both June 15 and June 22. Click for details, including how to register.

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* Summer Inst. for Union WomenSummer Inst. for Union Women

The 2022 Summer Institute for Union Women will be held online June 23-25. Click for details on registration, workshops, and courses.

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* Summer Inst. for Union WomenSummer Inst. for Union Women

The 2022 Summer Institute for Union Women will be held online June 23-25. Click for details on registration, workshops, and courses.

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* Summer Inst. for Union WomenSummer Inst. for Union Women

The 2022 Summer Institute for Union Women will be held online June 23-25. Click for details on registration, workshops, and courses.

* IBT 117 Car and Bike ShowIBT 117 Car and Bike Show

Time: 10:00 am

The Teamsters 117 Car and Bike Show will be Saturday, June 25 at the Teamsters Hall, 14675 Interurban Ave. S. in Tukwila. All union members are invited to this family-friendly event beginning at 10 a.m. Click for details.

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* Economics of AbortionEconomics of Abortion

Time: 8:00 am

The Economic Policy Institute will host "The Economics of Abortion" webinar explaining why abortion rights are deeply intertwined with economic security, independence and mobility for millions. It will be at 8 a.m. Pacific on Tuesday, June 28. Click for details, including how to register.

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* Equity in Focus webinarEquity in Focus webinar

Time: 9:30 am

All are invited to the webinar "Equity in Focus: Building a Diverse, Inclusive Clean Energy Workforce" It will be Wednesday, June 29 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Pacific. WSLC Secretary Treasurer April Sims is among the panelists. Click for details and to register.

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