Portland Troublemakers School
Event at a Glance
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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.
Members who attend will get inspired. Hear speakers from the front lines of recent struggles.
They’ll also get trained. 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 organizing a winning contract campaign.
When: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 4, 2023
Where:McDaniel High School, 2735 NE 82nd Ave Portland, OR 97220
Cost: $10, Registration fee includes a light breakfast, coffee, lunch, and workshop materials.
WORKSHOPS WILL INCLUDE:
• Secrets of a Successful Organizer: Beating Apathy
• Secrets of a Successful Organizer: Turning an Issue into a Campaign
• Building Labor Community Coalitions
• Contract Campaigns That Win
• Organizing a Union in Your Workplace
Do you have childcare needs? Would you be interested in Spanish/English translation? contact: NW Labor Notes Organizing Committee, email labornotespdx[at]gmail[dot]com or call 971-998-7340
Sponsoring unions:
AFSCME Local 189, AFSCME Local 328, SEIU Local 503, ILWU Local 4, Teamsters Local 206, APWU Local 128, CCCAF, AAUP-PSU, PSUFA, Reynolds Education Association, Washington Education Association-Riverside, Portland Association of Teachers, Oregon Education Association, LIUNA Local 483, PCCFFAP.