training

Tuesday, November 16, 2010, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. The Struggle to Unionize Starbucks: Join us as Starbucks organizer/barista, Anja Witek, discusses the truth about life behind the counter at Starbucks!

She explains how innovative solidarity unionism organizing has enabled the Starbucks Workers Union/Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) to establish a foothold in an industry with the lowest union density in the United States. She discusses strategies behind the recent organizing at fast food franchise Jimmy John’s sandwich shops in Minneapolis.

Saturday & Sunday, December 5 & 6, 2009, 9:00 - 5:00 p.m. This is a two-day workshop for interpreters and organizers working for language justice. It is presented by Roberto Tijerina who is formerly of Highlander Center Multilingual Capacity Building program. This training costs $55 – BIC members and $65 – non-members (includes morning coffee & lunch). Space is limited, please reserve your space by calling 617.999.0888 or by emailing BIC at info@interpreterscollective.org.