PROTEC17

MLK Day 2022 Rally & March
2022-01-17 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Garfield High School, 400 23rd Ave, Seattle, WA, 98122
This is an annual event of the Seattle MLK Jr Coalition.

Join PROTEC17 at the annual rally/march! (social-distanced) Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

SEE BELOW FOR IMPORTANT DETAILS- of this year’s event, including safety, restrooms, and accessibility.
Note: due to safety/security concerns of the current environment, the march route will not be publicly shared in advance.
If you are symptomatic or have recently been exposed to someone with Covid-19, STAY HOME and follow the march on Rainieravenueradio. world (details below)

IF YOU ARE NOT SICK, COVID-free, and plan on joining the rally/march:
– Wear a mask or facial covering that fully covers your nose and mouth. We will have a limited # of masks available if needed.
– Strongly consider wearing or having ready access to goggles or eye protection for added protection (avoid wearing contacts).
– Bring hand sanitizer and use it frequently.
– Avoid sharing drinks, carrying others’ signs, or touching objects that others have touched.
– Attempt to limit your group size and maintain 6 feet of physical distance whenever possible during the activity.
– Try to avoid crowded activities that involve shouting or singing in close proximity to others and avoid those who are not wearing masks or face coverings if possible.
– Bring your own water, food, or other personal items as necessary.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Garfield High School is CLOSED. There will be porta-potties – including a wheelchair-accessible one. Please plan accordingly.
The event will be captioned! Type the following into your handheld device: https://tinyurl.com/MLKDayCaptions
Buses will bring you from downtown back to Garfield.

LIVE BROADCAST on Rainieravenueradio.world
The rally starts at 11am, March begins at Noon

You can also view on Facebook, YouTube and Twitch — links coming soon to the MLK Coalition page.

AFL-CIO Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil and Human Rights Conference
2022-01-16 - 2022-01-17 | ONLINE ONLY
This is a virtual event sponsored by the AFL-CIO.
Let’s talk about what we built together in 2021. Let’s talk about what we’ll fight for in 2022.
Save the date, as we will gather virtually on Jan. 16–17 for the 2022 AFL-CIO Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil and Human Rights Conference.
We will build on our victories and strategize about the continued fight for economic and racial justice with—and also within—the labor movement.
The theme of January’s conference is Honoring Our Past and Protecting Our Future.
History tells us where we’ve been. And it shows us the path for moving forward.
This conference will challenge us to look to the future. To ask and answer how we can build a multiracial, progressive labor movement reflective of America’s changing workforce.
Sessions and trainings will be held online so everyone can attend safely.
The conference fee is $50. Register at https://themlkconference.org/

Seattle Chapter Meeting - THURS., JAN. 13 - ONLINE
2022-01-13 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
PROTEC17’s City Union Reps and Chapter Vice President Joey Bullock
invites you to a scheduled Zoom meeting!
Thurs., Jan. 13, 2022 | 12 Noon – 1:00 PM
Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Location:
ONLINE ONLY

The Seattle Chapter meeting is first announced in the Seattle E-Newsletter.
A follow-up Reminder email is sent out to members’ home email the day before the chapter meeting.
Please be on the lookout for both emails to get more information on what the Agenda items will be and Zoom information on how to log onto the meeting.
Looking forward to seeing you all at the first online chapter meeting for 2022!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Tacoma Chapter Meeting - WED., JAN. 12 (Early Evening) - ONLINE ONLY!
2022-01-12 17:30 - 18:30 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
Topic: Tacoma Chapter Meeting (Early Evening)
Time: Wed. | Jan. 12, 2022 | 5:30 – 6:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Location: ONLINE ONLY

Detailed information on how to join the online meeting sent to members’ home email on Thurs., Jan. 6, 2022.
Please check that email for all the details on the meeting agenda and the online log-in information!
Looking forward to seeing you at the meeting!

Portland Chapter Meeting (Online) - WED., DEC. 15, 2021 (Early Evening)
2021-12-15 17:00 - 18:00 | ONLINE CHAPTER MEETING VIA ZOOM
This is an early evening meeting.

PROTEC17 Union Representative Rachel Whiteside invites you to a scheduled Zoom meeting!
Detailed information on this chapter meeting will be sent to members at their home email on Tuesday, Dec. 14th. Information on the 2 monthly chapter meetings are also always listed in the monthly Portland Update E-Newsletter.
Please check your home email for complete meeting details!
Topic: Portland Chapter Meeting (early evening)
Date: Wed., Dec. 15, 2021
Time: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m., Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Location: ONLINE ONLY

King County Member Meeting - Tues., Dec. 14 (Early Afternoon) - ONLINE ONLY!
2021-12-14 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
This chapter meeting is an early afternoon meeting.
An email was sent out to members’ home emails on Thursday, Dec. 9th. That email will contain the full agenda and Zoom info needed to log online to the meeting on the 14th.
Hope to see you there!

Clark County Member Meeting (Early Afternoon) - TUES. DEC. 14 – ONLINE ONLY!
2021-12-14 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
Detailed information on how to join the Zoom meeting and what’s on the Agenda will be going out to members’ home email on Tuesday, December 7th.

Topic: Clark County Member Meeting
Date: Tuesday, December 14, 2021 (Early Afternoon)
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Location: ONLINE ONLY

Seattle Chapter Meeting - THURS., DEC. 9TH - ONLINE
2021-12-09 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
PROTEC17’s City Union Reps and Chapter Vice President Joey Bullock
invite you to a scheduled Zoom meeting!
Thurs., Dec. 9, 2021 | 12 Noon – 1:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Location:
ONLINE ONLY

Please Note: The Seattle Chapter meeting is announced first in the Seattle E-Newsletter. There is also a followup Reminder that’s usually sent to members’ home email the day before the chapter meeting.
The followup Reminder email, sent the day before the meeting, will include the Agenda items.
Looking forward to seeing you at the upcoming online chapter meeting!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Portland Chapter Meeting (Online) - TUES., DEC. 7, 2021 (Early Afternoon)
2021-12-07 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE CHAPTER MEETING VIA ZOOM
This is an early afternoon meeting.

PROTEC17 Union Representative Rachel Whiteside invites you to a scheduled Zoom meeting!
Detailed information on this chapter meeting was emailed to members at their home email. Look for it in the monthly Portland Update E-Newsletter, with a Reminder email to follow later, usually a day before the meeting.
Topic: Portland Chapter Meeting (early afternoon)
Date: Tues., Dec. 7, 2021
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Location: ONLINE ONLY

King County Member Meeting - Mon., Nov. 29 (Early Afternoon) - ONLINE ONLY!
2021-11-29 12:00 - 12:30 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
This chapter meeting is an early afternoon meeting.
An email to members’ home emails sent out on Thursday, Nov. 18th. That email will contain the full agenda and Zoom info needed to log online to the meeting on the 29th.
Hope to see you there!

Interconnection of Race and Labor History: Past, Present & Future
2021-11-18 17:30 - 19:30 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
This 2-hour participatory workshop is presented in partnership with the Washington State Labor Council. Learn more at wslc.org/race-and-labor. You will need a computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access to participate virtually.

Portland Chapter Meeting (Online) - WED., NOV. 17, 2021 (Early Evening)
2021-11-17 17:00 - 18:00 | ONLINE CHAPTER MEETING VIA ZOOM
This is an early evening meeting.

PROTEC17 Union Representative Rachel Whiteside invites you to a scheduled Zoom meeting!
Detailed information on this chapter meeting will be sent to members at their home email soon. Look for it in the monthly Portland Chapter Monthly Update E-Newsletter, with a Reminder email to follow later, usually a day before the meeting.
Please refer to both these emails for complete meeting details!
Topic: Portland Chapter Meeting (early evening)
Date: Wed., Nov. 17, 2021
Time: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m., Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Location: ONLINE ONLY

Race and Labor Workshop
2021-11-17 15:00 - 17:00 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
Please join us for this special workshop with the Washington State Labor Council’s (WSLC) April Sims and Cherika Carter on Race and Labor. Description from the presenters below:
Participants of this workshop will explore the manifestations of racism within our workplaces and communities – grounded in the understanding that race and organized labor are inextricably bound. WSLC’s 2015 resolution on Race & Labor calls on unions to develop a robust counter-narrative to right-wing populism, starting with a shared history and collective work of making racial justice central to our organizations and how labor allies can work together.

This workshop is presented as part of the Washington State Labor Council ‘s (WSLC) racial justice program as outlined by WSLC Convention Resolutions. Our working definition: Racism is a system of oppression, designed to divide the working class, so the wealthy elite can consolidate their wealth and power at the very top.
Please register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvd-uvrzwvGtP_oQd3p7CjxbfDhwcKYdL3

Benton-Franklin Health Chapter Meeting - Wed., Nov. 17 - ONLINE ONLY!
2021-11-17 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
This is an early afternoon meeting.

Union Representative Suzie Saunders is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting on Wed., Nov. 17th!
IMPORTANT! Detailed information on how to join the Zoom meeting will be sent to your home email on Wed., Nov. 10th.
Topic: Benton-Franklin Health Chapter Meeting
Date: Wed., Nov. 17, 2021 (Early Afternoon)
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Location: ONLINE ONLY

Tacoma Chapter Meeting - WED., NOV. 10, 2021 (Early Evening) - ONLINE ONLY!
2021-11-10 17:30 - 18:30 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
Topic: Tacoma Chapter Meeting (Early Evening)
Time: Wed. | Nov. 10, 2021 | 5:30 – 6:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Location: ONLINE ONLY

Detailed information on how to join the online meeting sent to members’ home email on Mon., Nov. 8, 2021.
Please check that email for all the details on how to log onto the online Wednesday chapter meeting this week, as well as info on the meeting agenda!
Looking forward to seeing you at this week’s chapter meeting!

Clark County Chapter Meeting (Early Evening) - WED. NOV. 10 – ONLINE ONLY!
2021-11-10 17:00 - 18:00 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
Detailed information on how to join the Zoom meeting and what’s on the Agenda to go out to members’ home email on Wed., Nov. 3.

Topic: Clark County Chapter Meeting
Date: Wednesday, November 10, 2021 (Early Evening)
Time: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m., Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Location: ONLINE ONLY
Thank you.

King County Chapter Meeting - Wed., Nov. 10 (Early Afternoon) - ONLINE ONLY!
2021-11-10 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
This chapter meeting is an early afternoon meeting.
An email to members’ home emails will be sent out soon, announcing the upcoming Nov. 10th chapter meeting. That email will contain the full agenda and Zoom info to log online to the meeting.
Hope to see you there!

Bridging the Divide: Tools for Building Union Solidarity
2021-11-09 17:30 - 19:30 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
How do we talk to members and coworkers who think differently than us (politics, racial and gender justice, membership, etc…)? Would you like to be a better leader in your workplace and a voice for change? These are such big issues – what can we actually do about it?
This participatory workshop is designed to give you practical tools for building union solidarity within your workplace. This 2 hour session will help you to engage in effective conversations to build unity and solidarity among those you work with. Learn more at wslc.org/race-and-labor.
Bridging the Divide will be held Tuesday Nov. 9th, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, Interpretation and closed captioning available. You will need a computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access to participate virtually.
Register at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe51d9Czj7yfPEkq4sT-m4U0gAMtrbvHarYpholzD06AYQYgA/viewform
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this workshop, attendees will be able to:
– Talk about the importance of undoing racism in workplace
– Connect with other union members in Central and Eastern WA on topics related to:
– Harassment at Work
– History of racism as a tool to divide the working class
– Building Solidarity across race and ethnicity
This workshop is sponsored by:
The WA State Labor Council
The Southeast WA Central Labor Council
The Yakima and South Central Counties Labor Council
PROTEC17

CANCELLED! November 4, 2021 Seattle Chapter Meeting
2021-11-04 12:00 - 13:00 | CANCELLED
The Seattle Chapter Meeting for November has been cancelled. An email alerting members of the cancellation was sent out to their home email on Wednesday, November 3rd.

Portland Chapter Meeting (Online) - TUES., NOV. 2, 2021 (Early Afternoon)
2021-11-02 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE CHAPTER MEETING VIA ZOOM
This is an early afternoon meeting.

PROTEC17 Union Representative Rachel Whiteside invites you to a scheduled Zoom meeting!
Detailed information on this chapter meeting will be sent to members at their home email soon. Look for it in the monthly Portland Chapter Monthly Update E-Newsletter, with a Reminder email to follow later, usually a day before the meeting.
Please refer to both these emails for complete meeting details!
Topic: Portland Chapter Meeting (early afternoon)
Date: Tues., Nov. 2, 2021
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Location: ONLINE ONLY

PROTEC17 Workers' Roundtable (P.W.R.) Meeting
2021-10-28 17:00 - 18:30 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
PROTEC17 members from across the Pacific Northwest are joining together to share ideas and take action to advance worker issues and elevate critical issues in the community using a racial justice lens. The group is called the PROTEC17 Workers’ Roundtable (PWR!). If you would like to get more involved, please connect with your Union Representative or join us at the next meeting on Oct. 28 from 5-6:30pm.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtcuCvqDMvEtPJ-ACFuuQQeFMZk-HL39Lj

Dayton Chapter Meeting - TUES., OCT. 26 - ONLINE ONLY!
2021-10-26 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE MEETING ONLY
Click “FIND OUT MORE” for details!

Topic: Dayton Chapter Meeting
Date: Tues., Oct. 26, 2021
Time: 12 Noon – 1:00 p.m. – Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Location: ONLINE ONLY

AGENDA: Please refer to your home email for details on this.
Detailed information on how to join this online meeting was emailed out to members on Wednesday, October 20th, to their home email address.

Portland Chapter Meeting (Online) - WED., OCT. 20, 2021 (Early Evening)
2021-10-20 17:00 - 18:00 | ONLINE CHAPTER MEETING VIA ZOOM
This is an early evening meeting.

PROTEC17 Union Representative Rachel Whiteside invites you to a scheduled Zoom meeting!
Detailed information on this chapter meeting was sent to members at their home email on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Please refer to that email for complete meeting details!
Topic: Portland Chapter Meeting (early evening)
Date: Wed., Oct. 20, 2021
Time: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m., Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Location: ONLINE ONLY

Secrets of a Successful Organizer - Part 3
2021-10-19 17:00 - 19:00 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
Join our friends at Labor Notes for their three-part Organizing workshop series this October! Register at: https://labornotes.org/october-secrets-series. If you are interested, please let your Union Representative know by Sept. 30, as we may be able to pay the registration fee for members.
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS:
Beating Apathy (Oct. 5)
Are you beating your head against the wall trying to get other workers involved? This workshop is for you. Hear success stories from those who’ve turned their workplaces around and turned apathy into action. Learn practical organizing tools for engaging your co-workers, taking action, and getting results.
Assembling Your Dream Team (Oct. 12)
Your workplace may feel like an unorganized mess, but the truth is you’re not starting from zero. There’s organization there already—though it might have nothing to do with the union. Learn how to map out the existing networks in your workplace, identify the leaders in those networks, and then knit them together into an organizing committee.
Turning an Issue into a Campaign (Oct. 19)
Everybody has complaints and frustrations, but an organizer has the power to turn problems into opportunities. Learn how to sort through the issues you hear from co-workers, bring people together, and make a plan to solve them.

Seattle Chapter Meeting - THURS., OCT. 14 - ONLINE
2021-10-14 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
PROTEC17’s City Union Reps and Chapter Vice President Joey Bullock
invite you to a scheduled Zoom meeting!
Thurs., Oct. 14, 2021 | 12 Noon – 1:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Location:
ONLINE ONLY

The Seattle Chapter meeting is announced in both the Seattle E-Newsletter & the followup Reminder email to members’ home emails.
The followup Reminder email, sent the day before the meeting, will include the Agenda items and detailed Zoom info on how to join the meeting online. So please refer to that Reminder email to get the necessary details for the meeting.
Looking forward to seeing you at the upcoming online chapter meeting!
Stay safe, stay healthy!

Advancing Racial Equity
2021-10-13 18:00 - 19:00 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
This workshop is presented by the United Way of King County as part of their Advancing Racial Equity event series.
Join us to hear from Nicole Lynn Lewis about her own personal experiences and the importance of college completion.
Nicole is the co-founder and CEO of Generation Hope and author of the memoir, Pregnant Girl. Lewis is a former teen mother who put herself through the College of William & Mary with her three-month old daughter in tow. Nicole now works every day to change the statistic that less than 2% of teen mothers will earn their degrees before the age of 30.

Tacoma Chapter Meeting - WED., OCT. 13, 2021 (Early Evening) - ONLINE ONLY!
2021-10-13 17:30 - 18:30 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
Topic: Tacoma Chapter Meeting (Early Evening)
Time: Wed. | Oct. 13, 2021 | 5:30 – 6:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Location: ONLINE ONLY

Detailed information on how to join the online meeting sent to members’ home email on Tues., Oct. 12, 2021.
Please check that email for all the details on how to log onto the online Wednesday chapter meeting this week, as well as the agenda!
Looking forward to seeing you at this week’s chapter meeting!

Oregon LERC: COVID/Vaccine Town Hall
2021-10-12 17:30 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
Please join our friends at the Oregon Labor Education Resource Center for their first fall webinar – Vaccines, Variants, Boosters and Breakthrough Cases: What Union Members Need to Know about COVID-19, featuring Dr. Diana Antoniskis, an infectious disease specialist from Kaiser Permanente.

Secrets of a Successful Organizer - Part 2
2021-10-12 17:00 - 19:00 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM

WA LERC: Know Your Rights at Work
2021-10-07 17:30 - 18:30 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
Join our friends at the Washington Labor Education Research Center for a free, online, 2-hour participatory training for workers in Washington State. Learn how to use RightsatWorkWA.org to know your own rights, and to help your coworkers, family, and friends protect their rights at work.
