worker’s rights | Olympia Industrial Workers of the World

Hey Fellow Workers!

Are you interested in joining the Industrial Workers of the World? But not sure how to get involved. Or maybe you want to learn more about it. Interested in learning more about your rights as a worker!?

Maybe you are already a member but want to learn how you can get more involved!

Well then you need to come to the Olympia I.W.W. Orientation this weekend on Saturday the 6th of May at 3pm at the Olympia Center.

We will learn more about the I.W.W. as a whole and also about the local Olympia branch! Plus we will brush up on our meeting process – Rusty’s Rules. And more!!

We will also, of course, answer any questions you have. You can join or pay dues there. There will be light snacks and coffee!

Education. Emancipation. Organization.

Interested in organizing your workplace? Interested in worker’s rights? Interested in a better world? Come to the Organizer Training 101 hosted by the Olympia IWW, and learn the basic skills for creating better working conditions. Food will be provided. It’s FREE and open to all workers! RSVP requested. Ask about child care.

The Organizer Training will be on September 8th & 9th, 2016. The cutoff to apply is August 31st to ensure we have enough food (light breakfast and lunch).

We are asking folks to register by August 31st, 2016 to insure that we have enough training materials, breakfast & lunch for everyone. Registration is FREE. The Training is completely FREE. The Union pays for it. All that we ask is that folks plan to attend the entire two days of the training. All workers are welcome. To sign up please fill out the form at-

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgWzDxfrIWWnRl_eq7YRcBh5zvx76Z4tZoqO8MJ7sP7yA_0Q/viewform?c=0&w=1

About the Training:

The ‘Organizer Training 101: Building & Maintaining The Committee’ is one of the most comprehensive trainings of its kind aimed towards rank and file workers, union members, and worker organizers.

The two-days of content is more than most advanced training programs. It’s a great opportunity to inspire workers and provide the the basic tools needed to organize so we can live and practice the idea of “every worker a leader.”

More than anything, the training is about giving workers the confidence they need to begin organizing with their fellow workers.

Participants: 10 – 20 expected. 25 Max.
Questions: OlympiaIWW@riseup.net or call 360-362-0112

Thursday September 8th, 2016
Setup/Breakfast: 11:00am – Noon
Start Time: Noon
End Time: 7:00pm
Clean up

Friday September 9th, 2016
Setup/Breakfast: 10:00am – 11:00am
Start Time: 11:00am
End time: 6:00pm
Cleanup

Content of the Training:

First Day:
Introduction: What is a Union?
Stages of a Campaign
Gathering Contacts
Workplace Mapping & Social Charting
Identifying Leaders
One-on-ones
Setting Up a First Meeting
AEIOU: Agitate and Educate

Second Day:
AEIOU: Inoculation
AEIOU: Organize
AEIOU: The Union Makes Us Strong
Asking Workers to Join The Union
Going Public: Knowing When and Possibilities for How
Labor Law in a Nutshell
Direct Action
Picking A Target: Strategic Organizing
End

Hope to see many of you there!

Solidarity.