Sunday Canvassing Series: Phone banking for UAW Region 6 (AZ + NV) – building working class power in local state elections

Interdisciplinary Science Building 244

RSVP HERE WAWU doesn’t accept the idea of a campus bubble - as a union, we’re incredibly active in our surrounding community, and we make up 2% of the voting block in Bellingham! WAWU student employees played a significant role in raising the minimum wage for ALL workers here in Bellingham, and we successfully convinced […]

Strategies for Engaging with State Government with the Washington Secretary of State

Community 2 Community 1295 E Bakerview Rd, Bellingham, WA, United States

RSVP HERE Learn from experienced leaders around the intersections of justice in Bellingham and Washington. While each topic is different, all will have information about what we do, how we do it, and how each part connects to the whole. Join us to connect the dots of a progressive political movement and turn the “city […]

Farmworkers and Our Right to Food

Community 2 Community 1295 E Bakerview Rd, Bellingham, WA, United States

RSVP HERE Learn from experienced leaders around the intersections of justice in Bellingham and Washington. While each topic is different, all will have information about what we do, how we do it, and how each part connects to the whole. Join us to connect the dots of a progressive political movement and turn the “city […]

Sunday Canvassing Series: Door knocking for city, county, & state representative elections

Interdisciplinary Science Building 244

RSVP HERE WAWU doesn’t accept the idea of a campus bubble - as a union, we’re incredibly active in our surrounding community, and we make up 2% of the voting block in Bellingham! WAWU student employees played a significant role in raising the minimum wage for ALL workers here in Bellingham, and we successfully convinced […]

“Doctober” at the Pickford – “Union” film, Q+A panel, and Tabling

Each October the Pickford showcases Doctober—a month-long documentary film festival dedicated to one of Bellingham’s proven favorite genres. Doctober is the largest documentary festival in the Northwest, screening over 35 films in one month. For this festival the Pickford partners with local organizations to bring important issues to the screen; many presentations feature special guests, […]

Youth in Political Spaces with Northwest Youth Services

Community 2 Community 1295 E Bakerview Rd, Bellingham, WA, United States

RSVP HERE Learn from experienced leaders around the intersections of justice in Bellingham and Washington. While each topic is different, all will have information about what we do, how we do it, and how each part connects to the whole. Join us to connect the dots of a progressive political movement and turn the “city […]

SJEC-WUP Fair (Tabling, Organizing Workshop)

Red Square

Western's Social Justice and Equity Committee (SJEC) and Western Urban Planners (WUP) are hosting an event for local community organizations, including Community to Community, Community First Whatcom, Labor to Neighbor, WAWU, and many more. Come find out how to get involved in the local and regional political landscape and make a difference in your community! […]

Organized Labor in Politics with Western Academic Workers Union and Familias Unidas por la Justicia

Community 2 Community 1295 E Bakerview Rd, Bellingham, WA, United States

RSVP HERE Learn from experienced leaders around the intersections of justice in Bellingham and Washington. While each topic is different, all will have information about what we do, how we do it, and how each part connects to the whole. Join us to connect the dots of a progressive political movement and turn the “city […]

Harry Bridges Labor Studies Annual Awards Celebration – Gala + Panel

University of Washington 1410 NE Campus Pkwy, Seattle, WA, United States

On Sunday, November 10, join us as we recognize the work of our students and faculty and share our agenda for the year, from the Labor Archives of Washington to the Building a Movement Labor Internship. Dinner and drinks are provided! Celebrate student achievements as scholars and activists! Learn about the latest labor research, labor […]