Recent Actions

May Day March – May 1
Community gathered at Riverfront Park to stand with Spokane’s Latino and immigrant workers. Remarks by SRLC President Jim Tieken.

Federal Advocacy
Letter sent to Congresswoman Cantwell supporting $2 million in funding to upgrade the Spokane County Campus Complex hydronic heating system.

Solidarity Donation
$1,000 contributed to the Federal Workers Legal Defense Network. Members encouraged to donate:
workerslegaldefense.org/donate

Farmworker Rally – April 24
SRLC joined the United Farmworkers at Safeway on Mission to demand labor protections.

Workers Memorial Day – April 26
Held at Mission Park to honor workers lost on the job.

Post Office Food Drive – May 10
Community collected and donated food. Volunteers were essential to their success.

Upcoming Events

SRLC Candidate Endorsement Interviews
Tuesday, May 27 at 6:15 PM
510 S. Elm Street, Spokane
Learn where local candidates stand on labor issues.

SRLC Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, May 27 at 7 pm
510 S. Elm Street, Spokane
Immediately follows endorsement interviews.

WSNA Member Reception
510 S. Elm Street, Spokane
Wednesday, June 5 | 6 - 8 pm
510 S. Elm Street, Spokane
Connect with your fellow nurses and WSNA leadership.
RSVP by May 30 to Kitt Ruchert, kruchert@wsna.org.

AFL-CIO Digital Trainings

The AFL-CIO offers virtual training sessions for union leaders and activists to enhance their skills and knowledge. Topics include:

• Action Network E-Activist Tools
• Common Sense Economics (CSE) Conversations
• Data Analytics and Infrastructure Resource (DAIR) Trainings
• Leadership and Labor History
• Political Skills
• State Federation/Central Labor Council Development
• Union Hall Training

Advanced registration is required. You can view the training calendar and register here:

Continuing Involvement

Join an SRLC Committee
Email Tina Morrison: tinam@spokanelabor.org

Washington Fair Trade Coalition
SRLC supports equitable trade and worker-centered policy.

Want to be part of your local Spokane Labor Movement?

Contact your WSNA Nurse Representative:
Kitt Ruchert, BSN RN