Puget Sound Troublemakers School (October)

Bringing together union members, labor activists, and local officers, a Troublemakers School is an incredible space for networking, building solidarity, and sharing successes, strategy, and inspiration. It’s a real shot in the arm for newbies and seasoned activists alike.

In these perilous times, it is more important than ever for workers to gather, share our knowledge, and build the labor movement we need to claim the world we want.

You will learn new skills. The one-day conference features interactive workshops, panels and meetings, ranging from crucial basic skills like helping your colleagues beat apathy to advanced topics like winning first contracts and running for union office.

When: Sunday, October 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: South Seattle College in West Seattle, 6000 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106

Workshops will include:

• Secrets of a Successful Organizer
• Assertive Grievance Handling
• Public Sector Organizing Against Cuts and Union-Busting
• Inoculation
• Defending Immigrant Workers
• From First Contact to First Contract
• Race and Labor
• What to Do When the Union Breaks Your Heart
• Fight the Boss, Fix the Climate!
• Strikes and Contract Campaigns
• Building Power with Open Bargaining
• ...and more!

Workshops and schedule subject to change! Detailed program to come.

Registration fee (includes lunch)
$30 - Regular registration
$15 - Low-income/hardship registration - choose if you need
$60 - Solidarity registration

To make requests for childcare or interpretation, please email Alexandra Bradbury at al[at]labornotes[dot]org

If you register and don't receive a confirmation email, please email sindhu[at]labornotes[dot]org.

Co-sponsoring organizations:
Sponsors help make this event possible and keep the ticket price low! Can your union join this growing list? Email al[at]labornotes[dot]org.

North Thurston Education Association
Machinists Local Lodge 2202
MLK Labor
OPEIU Local 8
Seattle DSA
SPEEA
Young Emerging Labor Leaders (WA YELL)
WA Labor Education and Research Center

To register, select your registration option from the dropdown box and click "Add to Cart." Then, click the shopping cart at the top of the page and follow the checkout instructions.

To register multiple people: follow the instructions above, and then change the "Quantity" in the shopping cart. We will send you a code for individuals to use to register.