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Labor Day Celebrations
SEATTLE -- The M.L. King County Labor Council
will once again host its annual Labor Day Celebration on MONDAY,
SEPTEMBER 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lower
Woodland Park (Shelters 1, 2 & 3), N. 50th St. & Woodland Park
Ave. N., in Seattle. Hot dogs, ice cream, live music, games, clowns, face
painting -- and it’s all free! For more information, call 206-441-8510
or email office@mlkclc.org.
TACOMA -- A short memorial
ceremony will be held at the gravesite of longtime labor activist, poet,
author and songwriter, Ralph Chaplin, who dedicated his life to the cause
of organized labor and is credited with writing the words to
"Solidarity Forever." This annual event is hosted by the Pierce
County Central Labor Council on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 is at 10:30
a.m. at Calvary Cemetery (5212 70th Street West, Tacoma. Union Members and
their families are also invited to the Labor Day Picnic and Festival from
noon to 4 p.m. at Wright Park in Tacoma. Free BBQ, live music by David
Rovics, Union Tug of War, No Child Left Behind Sack Races, kids games and
Bounce House and much more. For more information on either event, call the
Pierce County CLC at 253-473-3810.
TUMWATER -- The
Thurston-Lewis-Mason Central Labor Council will host its annual Labor Day
Picnic on MONDAY,
SEPTEMBER 6 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Tumwater
Historic Park, 777 Simmons St. SW (next to Henderson house). Download
a flier with map. Bring the
family for free food, refreshments and children's entertainment. For more information, call
360-520-9575.
 Workers
Rally for Sen. Patty Murray in Seattle
The International
Association of Machinists District 751 will host a Workers Rally for
Senator Patty Murray starting at 9:30 a.m. on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 at
the IAM Hall, 9125 15th Pl. South (don't forget the South Park bridge is
closed).
Join
union members from across the region at a rally to show support for
labor's endorsed candidate for U.S. Senate. She has been a champion for
workers, for job creation, for health care, for seniors, and against
corporate greed. Let's show Sen. Murray how much we support her
re-election!
Collective
Bargaining Training in Seattle
The Washington State Labor Education and Research Center is offering a
3-day Collective Bargaining Training SEPTEMBER 14-16 from 8:30 a.m.
to 5 p.m. each day at the Georgetown Campus of the South Seattle Community
College, 6737 Corson Ave. South. in Building A, Room 122. The registration
deadline is Wednesday, September 1. This training will offer an in-depth
look at the negotiations process, how to work with union members to
develop contract language and bargaining strategy, and how to work
productively with management across the table. Union staff, officers, and
rank-and-file activists are encouraged to come share their knowledge and
experience, and learn from other participants and from Labor Center staff.
The cost is $300 per person, which includes parking, coffee and lunch each
day, and class materials. Special
thanks to ILWU Local 22 for sponsoring this class. To register email Sarah
Laslett at slaslett@sccd.ctc.edu.
Reshaping
Seattle's Central Waterfront
With the removal of the Alaskan Way Viaduct, Seattle is poised to reclaim
its Central Waterfront and reconnect our city to Elliott Bay. The city is
now in the process of selecting a design and engineering team to engage
the public in developing a dynamic and forward-looking design for the
waterfront. As the first step, a range of local, national and
international designers have submitted qualifications. These presentations
-- from 6 to 9:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 at Benaroya Hall,
200 University St. -- will be the public’s opportunity to hear the
shortlisted designers present their skills, experience and approach to the
project. Designers will answer questions from the public. A lead designer
will be selected in part based on the quality of their presentation and
ability to engage the public. The City will start the design process in
October 2010. No
RSVP required.
Labor Rally in Spokane
The Spokane Regional Labor Council
will host its traditional election-year Labor Rally on WEDNESDAY,
OCTOBER 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Spokane Interstate Fairgrounds, 404
N. Havana St. As always, in addition to giving union members and
their families an opportunity to meet labor-endorsed candidates, there
will be food, drinks, door prizes, music, family entertainment, lots of
fun, and surprise guests. Donations of $1 will be accepted for food and
beverages. Get Labor Rally tickets at your local union office. For more
information, call 509-327-7637.
Copyright © 2010 Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO
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