Some Great Upcoming Regional Labor Events

* OHSU Rally for PostDoc Researchers
(AFSCME)Millions to Buy Legacy Hospitals but Nothing for Researchers
Wed. Mar. 20, Noon
Mac Hall Lawn, 3266 SW Research Drive
Send OHSU Executives a Message - https://actionnetwork.org/letters/ohsu-needs-to-pay-their-fair-share-for-postdoc-research-now

* Informational Picket at Providence St. Vincent
March 20 starting at 5:00pm | Providence St. Vincent in Portland
Nurses at Providence, Oregon's largest healthcare system, are advocating for improved standards, including better health benefits and wages, as their contract negotiations have stalled since December. In response, they plan to hold informational pickets across the state to show solidarity in their pursuit of fair contracts, culminating in a rally in May involving healthcare workers from newly organized units.

* Practice Picket, Strike Ready (PCCFCE)
Living Wages, Healthcare, Job Security !
Thurs. Mar. 21, 4:30-9pm
Sylvania Campus, 12000 SW 49th Ave. Portland
4:30-5:30 - picket with classified employees
5:30-7 - food
7-9 - present strike pledges to PCC Board of Trustees
RSVP https://pccfce.org/march21

* Assertive Grievance Handling (a Labor Notes workshop)
Thurs. Mar. 21, 5-6:30pm
This workshop is for stewards and union leaders who work with stewards, not staff.
Fighting grievances isn’t only about how well you argue your case. It’s also about organizing members to build pressure on management. This workshop will focus on how to win creatively without going to arbitration—or sometimes without even filing a grievance. REGISTER https://labornotes.org/events/2024/stewards-workshop-assertive-grievance-handling-march-2024

* A Discussion with Anne Broyles, Author of I’m Gonna Paint: Ralph Fasanella, Artist of the People
March 28 starting at 5:00pm | Oregon Labor Center in Portland
Please join the Oregon AFL-CIO and the Oregon Labor Movement for an engaging discussion with Anne Broyles, the author of I’m Gonna Paint: Ralph Fasanella, Artist of the People. Anne’s book is about the visionary folk artist and labor organizer Ralph Fasanella and is perfect for picture book readers because of its stunning illustrations. Click here to learn more & RSVP.

* Organizing for Power: Core Fundamentals
(training by Jane McAlevey, author of "No Shortcuts" & "Rules to Win By")
Thursdays, May 9 - June 13, 9-11am (PT) or 5-7PM (PT)
Groups of ten or more (get your co-workers lined up now!)
O4P's Core Fundamentals is a six-week intensive training program composed or weekly sessions divided into lectures and practice time, plus campaign assignments that organizing groups are expected to complete on their own time.
Each session runs twice each Thursday to accommodate our global audience.
The registration deadline is May Day, 2024, so begin assembling your group of 10+ now, because we're only going to win if we're in this together, disciplined and committed, and ready to build our skill sets to ORGANIZE FOR POWER. Please contact O4P Coordinator Ethan Earle (earle.ethan@gmail.com) with any questions.
REGISTER: http://tinyurl.com/O4PCoreFundamental

Zoom workshop: NLRB Changes & Impacts on Organizing @ Tue Dec 12, 2023 5pm - 7pm (PST)

From the Oregon AFL-CIO:

WHAT:

On Tuesday, December 12th at 5pm join us for a webinar to learn more about these recent board changes and what they could mean for union organizing in Oregon and across the country. We will be joined by long-time Labor Attorney and NLRB expert, Noah Warman, who will provide an overview of the changes and what it can mean for your union.

WHY IT MATTERS:

The current pro-union National Labor Relations Board and NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo have recently taken historic steps with several important rule changes that fundamentally alter the legal framework in which American workers seek to recognize their unions. Board decisions like Cemex and the restoration of fair and efficient procedures for union elections usher in new opportunities for worker organization and membership growth. It’s an exciting time to organize!

I hope you're all having a great holiday season. If you need anything or have any questions, needs or ideas regarding this training or anything organizing related, reach out!

Registration link: https://oraflcio-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LH-2JmE0Q0CghgWR9asnPA#/registration

Chris Maxie: 971-336-0502, chris@oraflcio.org

Training Opportunities In Our Community---Working-Class People Need This

The Marion County Health & Human Service (MCHHS) department is offering or coordinating with other agencies on the following trainings. I don't know if there are costs involved, how good they are or how accessible they are to union members, but it's worth contacting MCHHS for more information or to find out if any of these trainings can be done in a union or community environment that is accessible and free for participants. Contact MCHDPrevention@co.marion.or.us for more info. Working-class people need this.

TRAININGS

Dec 4: The Connection Between ACEs, Substance Use & Misuse: Deactivating Stigma to Support Healing Communities

Dec 6: Social Norms Approach: Overview and Tips for Success

Dec 6: Women & Alcohol: When Equal is Not Better

Dec 7: Equity and the Strategic Prevention Framework: Stories from the Field

Dec 11: Implicit Bias, Understanding the Impact of What We Don't See

Dec 11: Cultural Humility and Responsiveness in Behavioral Health Care

Dec 14: Best Practices to Engaging Consumers in Mental Health Care

Jan 16: Overcoming Stigma: Actions to Improve Adolescent Mental Health

Jan 30: Mindful Self-Compassion for Educators

Feb 28: Practical Skills in Prevention Series: Make the Magic Happen in a Meeting

Two inspiring Oregon labor events coming up that you won’t want to miss!

The Oregon AFL-CIO has announced the following important learning and organizing opportunities. Please sign up if you are a union member, and please ask other union members to sign up as well. Local or regional unions may cover any expenses, but if we nee to have a fundraiser to support participation in these kinds of events then let's talk about that. 

Webinar: How Recent Changes at the NLRB Can Help Your Union

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 | 5:00 - 7:00pm
Via Zoom (Registration Required)
Please join us for a webinar to learn more about recent changes at the National Labor Relations Board and what they could mean for union organizing in Oregon and across the country. We will be joined by long-time Labor Attorney and NLRB expert, Noah Warman, who will provide an overview of the changes and what it can mean for your union.
Click here to register for the webinar.

Strike School 2024

Saturday, January 27, 2024 | 9:00am - 5:00pm
Oregon Labor Center in Portland (3645 SE 32nd Ave)
The Oregon AFL-CIO is hosting an all day bootcamp-style training we’re calling “Strike School” in January. Union leaders, activists, and bargaining team members from unions across the state will come together to learn ways to harness the power of a credible strike threat. We aim to leave participants with tools for planning and executing powerful shop floor campaigns that will turn up the heat at the table and leave the boss sweating on the fair contract they’re about to sign.
Click here to register for Strike School. Registration is $75 per person and includes breakfast, lunch, and a union-made t-shirt.