
SOKANE REGIONAL LABOR COUNCIL May 2025 Updates and Opportunities for Union Nurses
Posted May 22, 2025
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
