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In reply to the discussion: Events 2012 [View all]eridani
(51,907 posts)93. WA State Labor Council convention 8/6-8/9 in Wenatchee
http://www.thestand.org/2012/07/12-wslc-convention-aug-6-9-in-wenatchee/
The 2012 Constitutional Convention of the Washington State Labor Council, the states largest union organization, will be Monday through Thursday, Aug. 6-9 at the Coast Wenatchee Hotel and Convention Center. The WSLCs more than 500 affiliated labor organizations, representing some 400,000 rank-and-file members across the state, received their convention call in May.
Under the theme Stronger Together, the convention agenda will feature AFL-CIO Executive Vice President Arlene Holt Baker, labor-endorsed candidates including U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell and Jay Inslee, and many other distinguished guest speakers who will focus on working together to strengthen families and rebuild Americas middle class. In addition, there will be panels on Jobs and the Economy; Trade, Immigrant Workers and Trafficking; Union Organizing; and much more.
Register online for the 2012 WSLC Convention. Rooms at the Coast Wenatchee Hotel, the only unionized hotel in the city, were sold out shortly after the convention call was mailed to affiliated unions. However, a block of rooms are also being held until Friday, July 6 at the nearby Red Lion Hotel Wenatchee, 509-663-0711. There may not be many of those left, so call today!
RESOLUTIONS The Washington State Labor Councils Constitution says that proposed resolutions should be submitted 30 days prior to convention (in this case, July 6). However, late resolutions are routinely accepted right up until the first day of convention and also will be considered by delegates. Affiliates are urged to submit these resolutions at the earliest possible time to facilitate reproduction and distribution to the convention body.
These resolutions are a key part not just of the WSLC Convention, but of the organization itself. It is through their debate and passage that WSLC positions and policies are established. This years convention is the WSLCs Constitutional Convention, meaning that resolutions can be introduced to change the structure and bylaws of the organization. Any WSLC-affiliated union may submit resolutions. See the resolutions approved in 2011 for examples of the diverse issues that are covered. The resolutions are first referred to various committees that will meet Monday afternoon (and Tuesday, if necessary) and consider whether to recommend changes or corrections. Debate and voting on the resolutions, and any committee amendments, will take place Thursday morning.
EVENTS This convention is a great opportunity for union officers, staff and rank-and-file delegates to hear from political and labor leaders, attend informative workshops, develop relationships with other unions and have some fun. The action actually begins on Sunday. In addition to the actual agenda of the plenary sessions and workshops, special convention events include:
Sunday, Aug. 5
GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Tournament in 12, the annual golf fund raiser to benefit the Foundation for Working Families, will be Sunday, Aug. 5 at the Highlander Golf Club. Registration starts at 6 a.m. and the shotgun start is at 7 a.m. Immediately following the tournament will be a luncheon. If you are not a golfer, please join us at the luncheon ($20 per person). There will be fantastic prizes and all proceeds benefit the Foundation for Working Families Disaster Relief/Hardship Fund and community service agencies throughout Washington state. For more information contact the FWF at 206-254-4919, or download the tournament flier/registration form.
WA YELL CONVENTION
The Washington Young Emerging Labor Leaders (WA YELL) will host its first annual convention at the Coast Wenatchee Hotel and Convention Center beginning at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 5. Over the past year, WA YELL has been engaging the young and young-at-heart in the political process, in leadership development and in civic engagement. Its mission is to develop future leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to strengthen their roles in their union and in the progressive community. Sundays convention will conclude at 2 p.m. when participants will join in a Labor Neighbor canvass in Wenatchee. The $20 registration fee includes lunch. For more information about WA YELL, its convention and activities, visit its Facebook page or contact Shaunie Sallee via email or at 206-290-2590.
TRADE SECTION RECEPTION
The WSLC Trade Section will host its annual reception to meet and greet fellow delegates at 6 p.m. at the hotel (room TBA) featuring light hors doeuvres and a no-host bar.
Monday, Aug. 6
FILM NIGHT
The WSLC Diversity Committee will host a Film Night from 7 to 9 p.m. at the hotel (room TBA).
Tuesday, Aug. 7
C.O.P.E. BARBECUE
The WSLC Committee On Political Education will host its annual barbecue fundraiser from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Coast Wenatchee Hotels Fountain Courtyard. Tickets, available at registration, are $20 and proceeds go to fund efforts to support labor-endorsed candidates and ballot measures in Washington state. At the conclusion of the barbecue, there will be Karaoke in the Kourtyard.
Wednesday, Aug. 8
RECEPTION & BANQUET
The WSLCs annual reception and banquet will be Wednesday night. The reception begins at 6 p.m. at the convention center and the banquet begins at 7 p.m. Registered delegates and alternates receive one ticket to the event. Additional tickets can be purchased for $50 at registration or at the convention office.
For more information about the convention, contact the WSLCs Jan Hays or Karen White at 206-281-8901.
The 2012 Constitutional Convention of the Washington State Labor Council, the states largest union organization, will be Monday through Thursday, Aug. 6-9 at the Coast Wenatchee Hotel and Convention Center. The WSLCs more than 500 affiliated labor organizations, representing some 400,000 rank-and-file members across the state, received their convention call in May.
Under the theme Stronger Together, the convention agenda will feature AFL-CIO Executive Vice President Arlene Holt Baker, labor-endorsed candidates including U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell and Jay Inslee, and many other distinguished guest speakers who will focus on working together to strengthen families and rebuild Americas middle class. In addition, there will be panels on Jobs and the Economy; Trade, Immigrant Workers and Trafficking; Union Organizing; and much more.
Register online for the 2012 WSLC Convention. Rooms at the Coast Wenatchee Hotel, the only unionized hotel in the city, were sold out shortly after the convention call was mailed to affiliated unions. However, a block of rooms are also being held until Friday, July 6 at the nearby Red Lion Hotel Wenatchee, 509-663-0711. There may not be many of those left, so call today!
RESOLUTIONS The Washington State Labor Councils Constitution says that proposed resolutions should be submitted 30 days prior to convention (in this case, July 6). However, late resolutions are routinely accepted right up until the first day of convention and also will be considered by delegates. Affiliates are urged to submit these resolutions at the earliest possible time to facilitate reproduction and distribution to the convention body.
These resolutions are a key part not just of the WSLC Convention, but of the organization itself. It is through their debate and passage that WSLC positions and policies are established. This years convention is the WSLCs Constitutional Convention, meaning that resolutions can be introduced to change the structure and bylaws of the organization. Any WSLC-affiliated union may submit resolutions. See the resolutions approved in 2011 for examples of the diverse issues that are covered. The resolutions are first referred to various committees that will meet Monday afternoon (and Tuesday, if necessary) and consider whether to recommend changes or corrections. Debate and voting on the resolutions, and any committee amendments, will take place Thursday morning.
EVENTS This convention is a great opportunity for union officers, staff and rank-and-file delegates to hear from political and labor leaders, attend informative workshops, develop relationships with other unions and have some fun. The action actually begins on Sunday. In addition to the actual agenda of the plenary sessions and workshops, special convention events include:
Sunday, Aug. 5
GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Tournament in 12, the annual golf fund raiser to benefit the Foundation for Working Families, will be Sunday, Aug. 5 at the Highlander Golf Club. Registration starts at 6 a.m. and the shotgun start is at 7 a.m. Immediately following the tournament will be a luncheon. If you are not a golfer, please join us at the luncheon ($20 per person). There will be fantastic prizes and all proceeds benefit the Foundation for Working Families Disaster Relief/Hardship Fund and community service agencies throughout Washington state. For more information contact the FWF at 206-254-4919, or download the tournament flier/registration form.
WA YELL CONVENTION
The Washington Young Emerging Labor Leaders (WA YELL) will host its first annual convention at the Coast Wenatchee Hotel and Convention Center beginning at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 5. Over the past year, WA YELL has been engaging the young and young-at-heart in the political process, in leadership development and in civic engagement. Its mission is to develop future leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to strengthen their roles in their union and in the progressive community. Sundays convention will conclude at 2 p.m. when participants will join in a Labor Neighbor canvass in Wenatchee. The $20 registration fee includes lunch. For more information about WA YELL, its convention and activities, visit its Facebook page or contact Shaunie Sallee via email or at 206-290-2590.
TRADE SECTION RECEPTION
The WSLC Trade Section will host its annual reception to meet and greet fellow delegates at 6 p.m. at the hotel (room TBA) featuring light hors doeuvres and a no-host bar.
Monday, Aug. 6
FILM NIGHT
The WSLC Diversity Committee will host a Film Night from 7 to 9 p.m. at the hotel (room TBA).
Tuesday, Aug. 7
C.O.P.E. BARBECUE
The WSLC Committee On Political Education will host its annual barbecue fundraiser from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Coast Wenatchee Hotels Fountain Courtyard. Tickets, available at registration, are $20 and proceeds go to fund efforts to support labor-endorsed candidates and ballot measures in Washington state. At the conclusion of the barbecue, there will be Karaoke in the Kourtyard.
Wednesday, Aug. 8
RECEPTION & BANQUET
The WSLCs annual reception and banquet will be Wednesday night. The reception begins at 6 p.m. at the convention center and the banquet begins at 7 p.m. Registered delegates and alternates receive one ticket to the event. Additional tickets can be purchased for $50 at registration or at the convention office.
For more information about the convention, contact the WSLCs Jan Hays or Karen White at 206-281-8901.
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