PROTEC17

King County Steward Meeting (Virtual)
2022-10-20 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
Join your fellow King County Stewards for our newly launched King County Steward Monthly Meeting on Thurs., Oct. 20! Come meet Stewards from other departments, learn about the new Steward Corner on the Member Portal, and more.

Open to all King County Stewards!
Please check your email for full details and meeting info.

Portland Chapter Meeting
2022-10-19 17:00 - 18:00, 2022-10-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-09-21 17:00 - 18:00 | ONLINE CHAPTER MEETING VIA ZOOM
Detailed information on how to join the online chapter meeting is emailed out to members usually around a week before the meeting, followed by a reminder email the day before your chapter meeting. Please refer to your home email to get that information, or ask a co-worker, steward, or your union rep if you don’t receive the email. Hope to see you all there!

Steward Training - Part 2 (Virtual)
2022-10-19 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
Join your fellow PROTEC17 union stewards on Oct. 19 for Steward Training – Part II! We’ll dig deeper into activating new members, how to organize your coworkers, and how to take action on issues impacting your workplace.
Open to all stewards, new and experienced!
We encourage all who participate to attend both Part 1 and 2.

Zoom Info:
Register HERE
Meeting ID: 897 2288 8348
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Benton-Franklin Chapter Meeting - October 2022
2022-10-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Benton-Franklin Health District, 7102 W Okanogan Pl., Kennewick, WA, 99336, United States
Join us in person for our October Chapter Meeting!

Date: Tues., Oct. 18
Time: 12-1 p.m.
Location: Benton-Franklin Public Health District

Please note that the BFHD Chapter meetings were moved to third Tuesdays starting Oct. 2022.

Seattle Steward Meeting (Virtual)
2022-10-13 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
Join your fellow Seattle Stewards for our newly launched Seattle Steward Monthly Meeting on Thurs., Oct. 13! Come meet Stewards from other departments, learn about the new Steward Corner on the Member Portal, and updates to communicate to your co-workers about current bargaining!

Open to all Seattle Stewards!
Please check your email for full details and meeting info.

Seattle Chapter Meeting
2022-10-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-09-08 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM

Tacoma Chapter Meeting
2022-10-12 17:30 - 18:30, 2022-09-14 17:30 - 18:30 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
Detailed information on how to join the online meeting is sent to members’ home email approximately a week before the meeting.
Please check your home email for all the details on the meeting agenda and the online log-in information!
See you at the meeting!

Snohomish Health District (SHD) - Chapter Meeting
2022-10-12 16:30 - 17:30 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
Join your fellow SHD members and union representatives for the upcoming chapter meeting!
Members: Details will be sent to you via email.

WSDOT Chapter Meeting
2022-10-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-09-14 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
Detailed information on how to join this online meeting will be emailed out to members one week prior to the meeting, followed by a Reminder email the day before the meeting. Please refer to your personal email to get that information, or ask a co-worker, steward, or your union rep if you don’t receive the email. Hope to see you all there!

Steward Training - Part 1 (Virtual)
2022-10-12 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
Not sure what all a steward does? We’re here to help! Join your fellow PROTEC17 union stewards on Oct. 12 for Steward Training – Part I! We’ll discuss the many roles of an effective steward, grievances, and members’ right to representation.

Open to all stewards, new and experienced!

We encourage all who participate to attend both Part 1 and 2.

Zoom Info:
Register HERE
Meeting ID: 815 2608 4446
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Indigenous Peoples' Day 2022
2022-10-09 - 2022-10-10
This Indigenous Peoples Day 2022, we uplift all PROTEC17 members and community members with Indigenous identity — not just on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, but every day. Our union and the Labor Movement is made stronger because of you. PROTEC17 invites you to collectively join us in acknowledging the injustices against the Indigenous community and work together to pay both respects and reparations to the people on whose land we reside. As a labor union, we continue to acknowledge that economic justice is not truly justice without racial justice. ✊

Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2022 Events
and Organizations to Support

Please note that this is not an extensive list.

United Indians of All Tribes Foundation (UIATF) –
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Event at Daybreak Star Cultural Center

More info HERE
UIATF is also looking for volunteers for this event; if you are able, please consider adding capacity. More info HERE.

City of Seattle Native American Employees (CANOES) –
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Event
More info HERE

Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN) –
Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2-Day Event

Traditional Drum Making Workshop | Sun., Oct. 9 @ 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Community Gathering and Welcoming Song | Mon., Oct. 10 @ 5 – 7 p.m.
Film Screening of Honor Thy Mother: the Untold Story of Aboriginal Women and Their Indipino Children & Panel Discussion | Mon., Oct. 10 @ 7 – 8:30 p.m.

More info about all three events HERE

Squaxin Island Tribe and the City of Olympia – Indigenous Peoples’ Day Event
More info HERE

Support Your Local Indigenous Tribe / Pay Reparations
For example, if you’re in the Seattle area check out Real Rent Duwamish and consider making a recurring donation. Check out their website as there are also periodic volunteer opportunities available.

Support the Oregon Native American Chamber of Commerce (ONACC)

The ONACC works to advance educational and economic opportunities for Native Americans in Oregon and Southwest Washington.

More info HERE
Donation Page HERE

Check out our Native Land Acknowledgment page on our website for more info.

Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) - Chapter Meeting
2022-10-06 16:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-06 14:00 - 15:00 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
Join your fellow Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) Chapter for the next meeting. There will be TWO options for members to attend, but the same information will be presented at both meetings.

Date: Thurs., Oct. 6
Times: 3 p.m. AND 5 p.m. (two options for members to attend, the same information will be presented at both meetings)
Location: SRHD Auditorium
Agenda: contract bargaining update
Pizza will be provided.

For those who would like to attend virtually please check your email or the Member Portal for Zoom info.

Spokane Lunch & Learn
2022-10-05 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
Important! Registration is required to attend.
For Spokane members only. You’ll need to register in advance to be able to join the meeting.
Details on how to register for this meeting will be sent to members’ home email one week before the event.

City of Seattle Temp Workers: Your Union Rights & Benefits (Virtual)
2022-10-04 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
Are you a City of Seattle temp worker and not sure what the point would be of becoming a union member? Join your Seattle Union Reps to learn about the benefits and protections you are eligible for, and what temp worker benefits we’re fighting for in current contract bargaining!
Open to active members, and folks who have yet to sign a membership card!
Please check your email for full details and meeting info.

Political Education Training (Virtual)
2022-09-29 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
Join your fellow PROTEC17 union members on Sep. 29 for your Political Education Training! Learn about how public policy intersects with your union, workplace, and community.

We’ll discuss how you can engage, build leverage, and take action politically with your coworkers. Also, learn more about what’s going on with your PROTEC17 political action committee (PAC)!

Open to all active members, new and experienced!

Please note that this training was previously scheduled for Wed., Sep. 28 but will be on Thurs., Sep. 29. Thank you for your understanding!

Zoom Info:
Register HERE
Meeting ID: 832 3854 7791
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Department of Licensing (DOL) - Chapter Meeting
2022-09-26 16:30 - 17:30 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
Join us for our first (virtual) chapter meeting on Mon., Sep. 26 at 5:45 p.m.! DOL members, please check your email for more details!
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE EVENT TIME SHOWS 5:30 P.M. BUT THE MEETING STARTS AT 5:45 P.M.

Political Education Training (Virtual)
2022-09-22 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
Join your fellow PROTEC17 union members on Sep. 22 for your Political Education Training! Learn about how public policy intersects with your union, workplace, and community.

We’ll discuss how you can engage, build leverage, and take action politically with your coworkers. Also, learn more about what’s going on with your PROTEC17 political action committee (PAC)!

Open to all active members, new and experienced!

Zoom Info:
Register HERE
Meeting ID: 825 0740 9348
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Steward Training - Part 2 (Virtual)
2022-09-21 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
Join your fellow PROTEC17 union stewards on Sep. 21 for Steward Training – Part II! We’ll dig deeper into activating new members, how to organize your coworkers, and how to take action on issues impacting your workplace.

Open to all stewards, new and experienced!

We encourage all who participate to attend both Part 1 and 2.

Zoom Info:
Register HERE
Meeting ID: 839 0848 0443
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Benton-Franklin Chapter Meeting - September 2022
2022-09-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Benton-Franklin Health District, 7102 W Okanogan Pl., Kennewick, WA, 99336, United States
Join us in person for our September Chapter Meeting! PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SEPTEMBER MEETING WAS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR TUES., SEP. 6 BUT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO TUES., SEP. 20.

Date: Tues., Sep. 20
Time: 12-1 p.m.
Location: Benton-Franklin Public Health District

Immigrant Worker Summit - Save the Date!
2022-09-17 10:00 - 17:00 | Skagit Valley College
Save the date of Saturday, Sept. 17 for the Washington State Labor Council (WSLC)’s Immigrant and Refugee Workers Rising and the Future of the Labor Movement. It will be held at Skagit Valley College, 2405 E. College Way in Mount Vernon, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Register here to attend.
This conference is part of the immigration rights work the WSLC has undertaken since passage of 2019’s Resolution #14, which included creation of the WSLC’s Labor Immigration Committee and the creation of the WSLC’s Immigrant and Worker Justice Toolkit, which provides documented and undocumented workers, worker advocates and union leaders the resources and support they need to create a just and fair future for immigrants in the U.S.
More info at: https://www.thestand.org/2022/06/immigrant-and-refugee-workers-rising-conference-sept-17/

Latine/x Heritage Month
2022-09-14 - 2022-10-15
Sep 15 – Oct 15

It is undeniable that the Latine/x community has played a major role in the success of the Labor Movement — famous labor leaders like Dolores Huerta, César Chávez, Emma Tenayuca, Santiago Iglesias Pantin, and Luisa Moreno, to name a few — and the progress that has been made would not be possible without their dedicated organizing and leadership.

This Latine/x Heritage Month, join PROTEC17 in honoring and celebrating Latine/x history and supporting the continuous present-day Latine/x community that continues to play a big part of the Labor Movement as we know it now—including Latine/x PROTEC17 members who continue to add so much to our union!

Together we are stronger. ✊

Latine/x Organizations/Programs and Events
Here are a few amazing Latine/x organizations and programs that serve as resources and/or ways of supporting Latine/x workers and culture in our communities!

Washington State Labor Council (WSLC) –
Immigrant and Worker Justice Toolkit
PROTEC17 is one of many committed labor unions with the Washington State Labor Council (WSLC). The WSLC provides a variety resources, including this resource toolkit for immigrant and worker justice.
This toolkit provides documented and undocumented workers, worker advocates, and union leaders with the resources and support they need to create a just and fair future for immigrants in the U.S.
More info HERE.

Washington State Labor Council (WSLC) –
Naturalization Legal Services
The WLSC provides reduced-cost/pro-bono legal services at Nuestra Casa in Sunnyside, WA.
More info HERE.

United Farm Workers (UFW) Union
Support our union siblings at the United Farm Workers (UFW) union and get involved with responding to their calls to action and/or donating to support their work.
More info HERE.

Casa Latina – Day Worker Center
Become a member or hire a worker through the Casa Latina Day Worker Center. Through this program, Casa Latina members receive training on job skills, health and safety, and worker rights. These members take the lead in determining program rules, procedures, and wages. This strong leadership development component creates a sense of ownership and pride among participants.
More info HERE.

Sea Mar Museum of Chicano/a/Latino/a Culture
Visit the Sea Mar Museum of Chicano/a/Latino/a Culture in Boulevard Park, right in Seattle, WA. Learn more about Latine/x history and heritage, including features of labor leaders like Dolores Huerta and César Chávez.
More info HERE.

El Centro de la Raza – 50th Anniversary Gala
Support El Centro de la Raza by buying a ticket for their “Building the Beloved Community Gala” on Sat., Oct. 8, 2022.

To donate, click here.
For Sponsorship information, click here.
To donate an auction item, click here.

More info HERE.

Seattle Latino Film Festival
Check out the 14th Annual Seattle Latino Film Festival happening between Oct. 7 – 14 and enjoy a series of films from incredible Latine/x creators.
More info HERE.

Steward Training - Part 1 (Virtual)
2022-09-14 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
Not sure what all a steward does? We’re here to help! Join your fellow PROTEC17 union stewards on Sep. 14 for Steward Training – Part I! We’ll discuss the many roles of an effective steward, grievances, and members’ right to representation.

Open to all stewards, new and experienced!

We encourage all who participate to attend both Part 1 and 2.

Zoom Info:
Register HERE
Meeting ID: 840 1473 1798
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Steward Training - Part 2 (Virtual)
2022-09-13 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
Join your fellow PROTEC17 union stewards on Wed., Sep. 13 for Steward Training – Part 2! We’ll dig deeper into activating new members, how to organize your coworkers, and how to take action on issues impacting your workplace. Open to all stewards, new and experienced! Members will need to attend Parts 1 and 2 before officially becoming a Steward. PROTEC17 members, please check your email and/or the Member Portal for more info and meeting details.

King County Chapter Meeting
2022-09-13 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE CHAPTER MEETING VIA ZOOM
Join us for the King County Chapter Meeting!
Tues., Sep. 13
12 – 1 p.m.

Members, please check your email for zoom information from your union representatives. Thank you!
