Educational, Organizing, & Membership Conference

The Western Massachusetts Jobs with Justice Educational, Organizing, & Membership Conference DATE: Saturday, April 16, 2016 TIME: 10:00 AM to 4:35 PM (includes lunch)* WHERE:Trinity United Methodist Church 361 Sumner Avenue, Springfield MA *Register by Wednesday April 13 to be assured of a lunch. Visit the registration page for cost and more information. … Continue reading

2016 Pioneer Valley Labor Film Festival

When: Tuesdays, April 5 to 26 at 6:30pm Where: Integrative Learning Center (ILC) Room S231*  RSVP for Film Festival here.  No charge – donations suggested to Western Mass. Jobs with Justice.  Films will be accompanied by a speaker or panel.  Details below.  4/5:    Bread and Roses – Feature film based on the Justice for Janitors organizing of primarily immigrant workers in Los Angeles. 4/12:  Blood Fruit – Documentary about … Continue reading

Winners! And Presidential Candidates!

We are pleased to announce a number of candidates and winners by acclamation. The president is the only contested office with three members running. All but one of the other executive offices have been won by uncontested nominees. Congrats to our new officers and candidates, and thank you for coming forward to do this work for us all! PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES Joshua Hayes-High (Goddard College Staff) … Continue reading

Nominations deadline is tomorrow and we need you!

The deadline for accepting nominations is tomorrow, and we’ve barely received any so far. Whether you have had just an inkling you might want a role at the local, or you know for sure you want a role, now is the time to step forward! Your local needs you. List of Offices President Vice President Financial Secretary-Treasurer Recording Secretary Trustee (3) Sergeant-at-Arms Guide   Email, fax, or deliver in person your … Continue reading