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In this course we’ll dive into the labor history of the Pacific Northwest and learn how it’s shaped the region today. We’ll learn about the struggles of indigenous and immigrant workers as the capitalist economy took hold in the 1800s, track the explosive rise of the labor and political movements that rocked the region, and follow the evolution of the modern labor institutions and legal regimes to the current day. Throughout the class, we’ll pay particular attention to the global nature of the economy, and how that economy and the struggles within it are organized along lines of race and gender. This 6-week class, designed for working people, will feature interactive lectures and activities, light readings and videos, and spirited in-class discussions. Join us to study this important history and learn lessons for the future of the movement!

This class is offered as a partnership by the WA Labor Education and Research Center and the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies at the University of Washington.

This series will be held across 6 Wednesdays from 6 PM to 8 PM, in-person and online via Zoom. Dinner will be provided to in-person attendees. We encourage folks to register with their fellow union members!

This 6 week course covers essential skills for union stewards, member-leaders, board members, and staff who want to excel at grievance and representational work while building member power in the workplace. This course covers the entire grievance process, including intake, investigation, writing and filing grievances, attending grievance meetings, and preparing for arbitration, and securing settlements….