Join workers and union members from around Thurston-Lewis-Mason Counties to learn how to make our unions, communities, and organizations stronger and more effective!
Who: Rank and file union members, union curious workers, officers, and staff from all unions who want to boost their skills, start a union in their workplace and build community
Date: Saturdays, Jan 31, April 25, July 25, October 31, 2026
Registration costs: $20 for each day school. Your union may be able to sponsor your registration.
Food: Coffee, a light breakfast (pastries), a full lunch, and refreshments will be offered throughout the day.
Location: Tentative: South Puget Sound Community College
The Saturday series will feature workshops to build your skills as a union member, covering topics including:
Better Approaches to 1:1 Conversations · Planning campaigns around grievances · Participatory and engaging bargaining · Building workplace organizing networks · Running Effective New Employee Orientations · Building bridges across political and culture war divides · Strategy and Power: Campaign Planning · and much more!
The series will also feature panel discussions with movement leaders, community strategy sessions, and chances to socialize with workers from diverse sectors.
Come sharpen your skills, build community, and help build the movement!
**Note on Tickets**: To register for all 4 schools at once, please purchase the ticket type "Full Year Registration", and simply select January 31, 2026 as the date. You will get reminders and entry to the other 3 schools as well.
