Friday, May 24, 2007
In this Washington CAN! e-newsletter, you will find:
- Is Puget Sound losing its Middle Class? (Seattle Townhall Forum)
- Community Meeting with Congressman Jim McDermott - Wed, May 30th (Share your Views)
- 2007 Summer Leadership Conference (Register Today)
A Seattle Town Hall Forum
Is Puget Sound losing its Middle Class?
TIME: 1:30 p.m.
DATE: Sunday, June 10th, 2007
PLACE: Town Hall, 1119 8th Ave (8th And Seneca)
In recent years, the decline of the middle class has been the stuff of headline news. While corporate profits are rising, too often workers aren't earning a livable wage. They aren't getting affordable health care coverage; sick leave; family friendly scheduling; a secure retirement; or the ability to save enough money to send their kids to college. Why is the struggle to stay in the middle class tougher than it's ever been before?
This forum is being sponsored by our friends at UFCW Local 21. To attend the event with Washington CAN, please RSVP at joshua@washingtoncan.org or 206-389-0050 x108.
THE PANEL
MODERATOR: Dr. Pepper Schwartz, Ph.D.
Pepper
Schwartz is Professor of Sociology at the University of Washington and
best selling author of 14 popular books on maintaining personal and
family well-being, communication and intimacy.
Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner
Kristin
Rowe-Finkbeiner is the executive director of MomsRising.org, an
organization that brings millions of people together who all share the
common concern about the need to build a more family-friendly America.
Pramila Jayapal
Pramila Jayapal is an activist and writer who has stood up for working
families in the U.S. and internationally. She's a leader in social
justice issues and is founder and executive director of Hate Free Zone,
Washington.
John de Graaf
John
de Graaf is the national coordinator of Take Back Your Time, an
organization challenging overwork and time pressures on America's
working families. He is a public television documentary producer with
more than 100 local and national awards and producer of The Motherhood
Manifesto.
2) Community Meeting with Congressman Jim McDermott - Wednesday, May 30th
Congressman Jim McDermott asked us to share with our members this announcement of a community meeting he is hosting in Seattle next week.
Community Meeting
with
Congressman Jim McDermott
With a new session of Congress underway, I would like to hear your views. Everyone is welcome. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
University Heights Center - Room 209
5031 University Way NE (50th and University Way)
Seattle, WA
For further information, please telephone my Seattle District Office (206) 553-7170, or visit my website at www.house.gov/mcdermott. Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities. To request sign language interpretation for this meeting, please notify my District Office in advance.
This announcement was prepared and published at taxpayer expense.
3) 2007 Summer Leadership Conference
The June 11th registration deadline for our FREE summer conference is fast approaching. Don't miss this opportunity connect with Northwest community leaders and organize for change!
August 3-5, 2007
Seattle University
Register Today! Registration deadline is Monday, June 11th. Registration is FREE, so visit http://action.washingtoncan.org or call 206-389-0050 x109 to register today.
- Learn how you can make a difference in your community!
- Attend inspiring issue workshops on Health Care for All, Immigrant Rights & Police Accountability!
- Receive dynamic training on community organizing skills!
- Participate in a March & Rally for Health Care Justice!
- Youth are encouraged to participate in a dedicated youth organizing track!
Register Today! Registration deadline is Monday, June 11th. Visit http://action.washingtoncan.org or call 206-389-0050 x109 to register today.
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focus on issues that most directly affect the lives of Washington residents.
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society characterized by racial and social justice, with respect for diversity,
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