PROTEC17

MLK Day 2023 Rally & March
2023-01-16 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Garfield High School, 400 23rd Ave, Seattle, WA, 98122
Join PROTEC17 at the rally and march to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. RSVP with us below so we know to keep our eyes open for you!
The rally is on Mon., Jan. 16 and starts at 11 a.m. with the march to follow at 12:30 p.m. If you and your family would like to join your fellow PROTEC17 staff and members for the march, please meet us at the bottom of the main steps at Garfield High School at 12 p.m. Look for our PROTEC17 signs!
You can find more info on the rally and march at: https://www.seattlemlkcoalition.org/route.
*This event description has been updated to include the new meeting time.

Tacoma Chapter Meeting (Virtual)
2023-01-11 17:30 - 18:30 | ONLINE CHAPTER MEETING VIA ZOOM
Please check your home email or the events page in the Member Portal for all the details and online log-in information. See you at the meeting!

WSDOT Chapter Meeting (Virtual)
2023-01-11 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE CHAPTER 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)
2023-01-11 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
Not sure what all a steward does? We’re here to help! Join your fellow PROTEC17 union stewards on Wed., Jan. 11 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! 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.

PROTEC17 Presents: Union 101 Training! (Virtual)
2023-01-10 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
First time being a union member? Been a member for awhile, but not sure what PROTEC17 does? Join us for a quick Union 101 training to learn more about your union, what unions do, and opportunity to ask your lingering questions! Open to all bargaining unit members, you do not need to have signed a membership card to attend. Please check your email or the Member Portal Events page for meeting details.

Portland Chapter Meeting
2022-12-21 17:00 - 18:00 | ONLINE CHAPTER MEETING VIA ZOOM
Join us at the next Portland Chapter meeting – held on the first Tues. and third Wed. of each month. Details and Zoom login information are emailed out to members before each meeting.

Benton-Franklin Chapter Meeting - December 2022
2022-12-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Benton-Franklin Health District, 7102 W Okanogan Pl., Kennewick, WA, 99336, United States
Join us in person for our December Chapter Meeting!

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

King County Steward Meeting (Virtual)
2022-12-15 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
Join your fellow King County Stewards for our next King County Steward Monthly Meeting on Thurs., Dec. 15! 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. Please also note that this meeting will be recurring on every third Thursday of the month unless state otherwise.

Tacoma Chapter Meeting
2022-12-14 17:30 - 18:30, 2022-11-09 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!

WSDOT Chapter Meeting
2022-12-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-11-09 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM

BIPOC Member Meeting
2022-12-14 11:00 - 12:00
Join your fellow Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) union siblings for our very first BIPOC Member Meeting on Wed., Dec. 14 at 12 p.m. noon via Zoom. PROTEC17 members, please check your email for more details.

Seattle Chapter Meeting
2022-12-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-11-10 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE 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!

Portland Chapter - Winter Social
2022-12-07 17:30 - 20:30 | Wayfinder Beer, 304 SE 2nd Ave, Portland, OR, 97214, United States
PROTEC17 Portland Chapter is having a fun, winter social on Wed., Dec. 7 at 5:30 p.m. at Wayfinder Beer (304 SE 2nd Ave). The event is kid friendly so feel free to bring family/friends! Please note that everyone will be responsible for their own tabs.

Building Your Union’s Power & Fending Off Threats (Virtual Training)
2022-12-07 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE ONLY
Join your fellow union members to learn more about threats facing public sector unions and how to talk with your coworkers about them! We’ll discuss how to prepare for external threats by inoculating your coworkers in advance. Open to all Members!
Hosted in partnership with the Accountable NW.
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Please check your email or the member portal for details on registration.

Seattle Sticker Up Call to Action (Virtual)
2022-12-06 - 2022-12-07
Calling all PROTEC17 Seattle members! Join your fellow union siblings in a call to action Sticker Up on Wed., Dec. 7. The next contract bargaining session will be that day and your bargaining team needs you to show your support and solidarity.
Please download one of our virtual backgrounds (HERE or HERE) or profile photo to use in your virtual meetings on that day. Or reach out to your Union Representative, Bargaining Team Member, or Contract Action Team member to get a sticker to wear in your workplace!
Make sure to hashtag #RSPCT4CityWorkers in all social media posts as you show your support and solidarity!

Portland Chapter Meeting
2022-12-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-11-08 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE CHAPTER MEETING VIA ZOOM

King County Chapter Meeting
2022-12-06 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE CHAPTER MEETING VIA ZOOM
Join us for the King County Chapter Meeting!
Tues., Dec. 6
12 – 1 p.m.

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

Benton-Franklin Chapter Meeting - November 2022
2022-11-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Benton-Franklin Health District, 7102 W Okanogan Pl., Kennewick, WA, 99336, United States
Join us in person for our November Chapter Meeting!

Date: Tues., Nov. 22
Time: 12-1 p.m.
Location: Benton-Franklin Public Health District

Please note that this meeting was originally scheduled for Tues., Nov. 15 but was pushed back to Tues., Nov. 22 to accommodate for a negotiation session on Fri., Nov. 18. Thank you!

King County Steward Meeting (Virtual)
2022-11-17 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
Join your fellow King County Stewards for our newly launched King County Steward Monthly Meeting on Thurs., Nov. 17! 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. Please also note that this meeting will be recurring on every third Thursday of the month unless state otherwise.

Steward Training: Deep-Dive on Grievances (Virtual)
2022-11-16 12:00 - 13:30 | ONLINE ONLY
Join your fellow Stewards for a deep-dive on Grievances! Come learn about the difference between a grievance and complaint, how to investigate a grievance, effective ways to interact with grievants and management, and your legal rights and responsibilities. Open to all Stewards! Registration limited to 40 attendees. Please only register if you are certain you can attend. If filled quickly, another date will be added.
Hosted in partnership with the WA Labor Education Research Center.
Members, please see your email for details on how to register.

Portland Chapter Meeting
2022-11-09 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!
Please note that this meeting was originally scheduled for Nov. 16 and has now been rescheduled to Nov. 9.

Steward Training: Weingarten Rights (Virtual)
2022-11-09 12:00 - 13:30 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
Join your fellow Stewards for a deep-dive on Weingarten Rights! Come learn about how to effectively represent a coworker in an investigatory interview. Open to all Stewards! Please note that the registration limited to 40 attendees. Please only register if you are certain you can attend. If filled quickly, another date will be added.
Hosted in partnership with the WA Labor Education Research Center.
Members, please check your email for details on how to register.

Native American Heritage Month 2022
2022-10-31 - 2022-11-30
November is Native American Heritage Month 2022 and we at PROTEC17 invite you join us in honoring and celebrating the Native American community and culture!
Native American Heritage Month 2022
Resources & Events
* Please note that this is not an extensive list.

National Native American Heritage Month Resources
The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum pay tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans. More info here.

PBS Native American Heritage Month Collection
Take a look at Indigenous art, history, and culture as told through the historians, artists, students, and scientists in this featured resource collection. More info here.

Visit Seattle – Native American Cultural Heritage Resources & Events
Visit Seattle provides a list of resources and events honoring Native American culture and history. Find the full info in this guide here.

Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center – Online Native Art Auction
Annual fundraising event that highlight Native American artists and their work. All proceeds go to the Duwamish Tribe. Bidding goes through Nov. 10 to Nov. 30. Bid at qgive.com with the event ID 989101. Email duwamishgalahelp@gmail.com for questions.

Bainbridge Island Museum of Art – Reel Injun – smARTfilms: Native Narratives

Tue., Nov 1 | 2 – 4 p.m. & 7 – 9 p.m.
At the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art Winslow
In-person event
Ticket Prices: $10 – $12
Open to All Ages

More info on the event page here.

Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner – smARTfilms: Native Narratives

Tue., Nov 8 | 2 – 5 p.m. & 7 – 10 p.m.
At the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art Winslow
In-person event
Ticket Prices: $10 – $12
Ages: 18+

More info on the event page here.

United Indians Native Art Market

Multiple dates between Nov 19 – Dec 18
At the Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center Magnolia (Seattle)
In-person event
Free

More info on the event page here.

Regional Arts & Culture Council – Resource & Info
The Regional Arts & Culture Council provides an informative read on honoring Native American Heritage month and the rich history of the Native American community — includes info about things to do in Portland, OR as you honor and pay homage. More info here.

Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA)
Located in and serving The Portland area (home to the 9th largest urban Native American community), read more here about what the NAYA is doing to uplift and empower Native American individuals and families. Check out the variety of programs and events that they have and consider supporting their work here.

Venture Portland – Native American Businesses to Support
More info here.

King County Chapter Meeting
2022-10-26 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE CHAPTER MEETING VIA ZOOM
Join us for the King County Chapter Meeting!
Wed., Oct. 26
12 – 1 p.m.

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

King County Social Workers Meeting (Virtual)
2022-10-24 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
Join your fellow King County Social Workers for an important meeting on Mon., Oct. 24 at 12 p.m. This meeting will address concerns that we are facing at King County.
PROTEC17 King County Social Worker members, please check your email and/or the Member Portal for more details.

King County Steward Meeting (Virtual)
2022-10-20 11:00 - 12:00 | 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.
