Labor Notes, a network of rank-and-file members, local union leaders, and labor activists in the United States, is hosting a three day conference from April 4 – 6 in Chicago, Illinois. The conference will have over a hundred panels on various issues facing the labour movement, as well as skill building and educationals for union activists. There will also be a chance to caucus with fellow union activists in your industry and region. This is a great chance to meet and share your knowledge and skills with other trade unionists from across the continent and beyond.
Rankandfile.ca is hoping to host a caucus of Canadian trade unionist who are interested in rebuilding rank and file networks and the workers movement from below. You can register by clicking here. Don’t forget to ask your local to fund, in whatever capacity, union activists from their local who are able to go.
Please spread the word. We look forward to seeing you all!