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* Refinery safety forum, SeattleRefinery safety forum, Seattle

Time: 12:00 pm

The BlueGreen Alliance and the WSLC invite all to attend a forum to learn more about important new refinery safety rules. It will be Wednesday, May 1 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Davis Wright Tremaine, 920 5th Ave., Suite 3300. Click for details.

* May Day march/rally, SeattleMay Day march/rally, Seattle

Time: 1:00 pm

The 20th Annual May Day March & Rally for Immigrant Rights will be Wednesday, May 1 beginning at 1 p.m. at Seattle's Judkins Park, 2150 S. Norman St. Click for details.

* Amazon security rally, SeattleAmazon security rally, Seattle

Time: 4:00 pm

Amazon security officers who are organizing to form a union will rally at 4 p.m., as Seattle's May Day march makes a stop in front of Amazon's Doppler Building, 2021 7th Ave. Click for details.

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* Refinery safety, BurlingtonRefinery safety, Burlington

Time: 6:30 pm

The BlueGreen Alliance and the WSLC invite all to attend a forum to learn more about important new refinery safety rules. It will be Thursday, May 2 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Burlington Community Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave. Also hosted by the USW, Evergreen Islands, and RE Sources for Sustainable Communities. Click for details.

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* Labor History conf, PortlandLabor History conf, Portland

The annual conference of the Pacific Northwest Labor History Association will be May 3-5 at the University Place Hotel & Conference Center in Portland, Ore. Click for details and registration information.

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* Labor History conf, PortlandLabor History conf, Portland

The annual conference of the Pacific Northwest Labor History Association will be May 3-5 at the University Place Hotel & Conference Center in Portland, Ore. Click for details and registration information.

* 2019 Hootenanny, Fife2019 Hootenanny, Fife

Time: 6:00 pm

The Pierce County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO will host the 2019 Hootenanny from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 at ILWU Local 23, 1306 Alexander Ave E. in Fife. Come join your Union Brothers and Sisters and sing labor songs at this fun event! Click for details.

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* Labor History conf, PortlandLabor History conf, Portland

The annual conference of the Pacific Northwest Labor History Association will be May 3-5 at the University Place Hotel & Conference Center in Portland, Ore. Click for details and registration information.

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* High Voltage Women groupHigh Voltage Women group

Time: 6:30 pm

Radical Women hosts a feminist discussion group on the book "High Voltage Women: Breaking Barriers at Seattle City Light" each Monday (beginning March 25) at 6:30 p.m. at the WSLC, 321 16th Ave. South. Light snacks served for donation at 6 p.m. Click for details.

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* Clean-energy rally, SeattleClean-energy rally, Seattle

Time: 2:30 pm

All are invited to join Gov. Jay Inslee for the bill signing and community celebration of the bills backed by the Alliance for Jobs and Clean Energy. It will be Tuesday, May 7 at Seattle's Central Park across from Rainier Vista Neighborhood House, 4410 29th Ave. S. Bill action begins promptly at 3 p.m. so arrive by 2:30 p.m. Click for details.

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* Sacred Heart rally, SpokaneSacred Heart rally, Spokane

Time: 2:00 pm

The Washington State Nurses Association invites all to attend a Nurses Community Rally/Picket from 2-5 p.m. on Thursday, May 9 outside Sacred Heart Medical Center, 201 W. 8th Ave. (McClellan and 8th) in Spokane. Click for details.

* Kadlec rally/picket, RichlandKadlec rally/picket, Richland

Time: 2:00 pm

The Washington State Nurses Association invites all to attend a Nurses and Community Rally/Picket from 2-5 p.m. on Thursday, May 9 outside Kadlec Regional Medical Center, 1001 Stevens Dr. in Richland. Click for details.

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* High Voltage Women groupHigh Voltage Women group

Time: 6:30 pm

Radical Women hosts a feminist discussion group on the book "High Voltage Women: Breaking Barriers at Seattle City Light" each Monday (beginning March 25) at 6:30 p.m. at the WSLC, 321 16th Ave. South. Light snacks served for donation at 6 p.m. Click for details.

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* Alan Cote memorial, SeattleAlan Cote memorial, Seattle

Time: 5:30 pm

The IBU invites the labor community to a celebration of the life of Alan Coté, who passed away last month. It will be from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 18 in Hall 1 of the Seattle Labor Temple, 2800 1st Ave. A food/beverage buffet will follow the memorial service. Click for details.

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* Union Power summit. OlympiaUnion Power summit. Olympia

Time: 9:00 am

All union officers, stewards, staff, and rank-and-file members -- plus members of pro-labor community partners -- are invited to "Igniting Union Power," on Sunday, May 19 from 9 a.m.  to 3 p.m. at the Davis-Williams Building (WSLC), 906 Columbia St. SW in Olympia. Click for details.

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* High Voltage Women groupHigh Voltage Women group

Time: 6:30 pm

Radical Women hosts a feminist discussion group on the book "High Voltage Women: Breaking Barriers at Seattle City Light" each Monday (beginning March 25) at 6:30 p.m. at the WSLC, 321 16th Ave. South. Light snacks served for donation at 6 p.m. Click for details.

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* CRBS info picket, TacomaCRBS info picket, Tacoma

Time: 7:00 am

Join Cascade Regional Blood Services employees in Tacoma (OPEIU Local 8) for an informational picket starting at 7 a.m. at 220 South I St. Click for details.

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* Vietnam vet park event,SeattleVietnam vet park event,Seattle

Time: 11:00 am

All are invited on Memorial Day weekend to join the Museum of Flight for the momentous opening and dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park. The dedication ceremony will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 25 at the park at 9305 E. Marginal Way S. Click for details.

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* High Voltage Women groupHigh Voltage Women group

Time: 6:30 pm

Radical Women hosts a feminist discussion group on the book "High Voltage Women: Breaking Barriers at Seattle City Light" each Monday (beginning March 25) at 6:30 p.m. at the WSLC, 321 16th Ave. South. Light snacks served for donation at 6 p.m. Click for details.

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* High Voltage Women, TacomaHigh Voltage Women, Tacoma

Time: 9:00 am

Author Ellie Belew will talk about her new book "High Voltage Women: Breaking Barriers at Seattle City Light" at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 30 at King's Books, 218 St Helens Ave. in Tacoma. Click for details.

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* St. Joes nurses rally, TacomaSt. Joes nurses rally, Tacoma

Time: 8:00 am

All union members and community supporters are invited to join nurses who work at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma (WSNA) as they rally for a fair contract on Friday, May 31. Gather outside the Holiday Inn Express, 2102 South C St. in Tacoma, starting at 7 a.m. and the rally begins at 8 a.m. Click for details.

* Embassy Suites picket, SeattleEmbassy Suites picket, Seattle

Time: 4:30 pm

Join Embassy Suites hotel workers in Seattle's Pioneer Square on their informational picket line on Friday, May 31 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at 255 S. King St. In negotiations since September 2018, they are still fighting for a fair contract. Click for details or to RSVP.

 

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