Starting Date: 05-20-2011
Ending Date: 05-22-2011
South Seattle Community College
Seattle, Washington 98108
United StatesThe Washington State Labor Education and Research Center invites you to join us at the Emerging Leaders Conference. This conference is an educational forum for union members, younger workers, and those who have not previously played a leadership role to learn about the critical issues of our time and develop leadership skills. We will bring together trade unionists, student activists, and community organizers from throughout Washington State - the next generation of leaders for our labor and social justice movements. Conference sessions will be offered on:
The History of Labor and Social Justice Organizing
Strategic Planning
Organizing Among Immigrant Workers
Using Social Media to Organize
Building Leadership Skills
Fighting for Workplace Rights
Using Politics to Effect Change
Understanding the Economy – Follow the Money
International Solidarity
Coalition Building
The Art & Noise of Street Heat
SPECIAL SESSION ON MENTORING! On Saturday May 21st from 2:30-5:30 there will be a special session on mentoring. This is intended for current leaders who want to mentor emerging leaders. YOU CAN ATTEND THIS SESSION FOR FREE WITHOUT REGISTERING FOR THE ENTIRE CONFERENCE. Email Sarah Laslett at slaslett@sccd.ctc.edu to reserve a space. If you would like to stay at the conference through Saturday evening to network with conference participants, have dinner, and hear Kent Wong, our keynote speaker, we ask that you pay $25 to cover the cost of your dinner.Geographical Scope: State Conference |
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