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NWLP-2-16-09:NWLP 1/20/09 10:45 AM Page 6 Lane CLC to host candidate training EUGENE — Lane County Central Labor Council will host its second “campaign school and candidate train- ing” Feb. 6 to 8. The idea is to equip union members and supporters with the know-how they need to run campaigns for local elective office. The Oregon AFL-CIO is co-sponsor of the event, which is expected to attract would-be candidates, campaign man- agers and treasurers from around the state. Over a dozen consultants and elected officials will be giving the train- ings. Some of the highlights include Steve Novick, past consultant to unions and candidate for U.S. Senate in the 2008 Democratic primary; Jon Isaacs, who ran the successful U.S. Senate campaign of Novick’s opponent Jeff Merkley; and union leader Michael Dembrow, one of Salem’s newest la- bor-legislators, who won the Demo- cratic nomination to a Northeast Port- land state house seat in a tough three- way race last May. The first campaign school, held in December 2007, drew about 20 atten- dants for two days of workshops. One of those, Rob Handy, defeated a four- term incumbent for Lane County Com- mission in November. The school is the brainchild of Pat Riggs-Henson, executive secretary- treasurer of the Lane County CLC. Riggs-Henson said her hope is to get one union member on every board and every elective body, so as to incubate future generations of political leaders. Participants learn how to map and analyze an electorate to see whether it’s possible to win. They learn how to win endorsements, raise money, and de- velop and stick to a message; how to re- cruit and coordinate volunteers; and how to maintain expense records to comply with campaign finance report- ing requirements. Handy — a pro-labor landscaping business owner — said he was already an experienced campaign activist and attended the school think- ing it would be a brush-up. But he says he was stunned by the quality of pre- senters and presentations, and credits the school as a factor in his win. The campaign school is open to members of AFL-CIO and other unions, as well as members of the AFL- CIO’s Working America community affiliate. Participation is limited to 40. Register by Jan. 30 by contacting Riggs-Henson at 541-914-6928 or by e-mail at henson2831@comcast.net. The school will take place at the United Association of Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 290 Training Cen- ter, 2861 Pierce Pkwy., Springfield. Feeney, Rebel Voices to appear in Portland Jan. 23 Folk singers Anne Feeney and Rebel Voices will perform in Portland Friday, Jan. 23, at Carvlin Hall, 1636 SE Hick- ory St. (in the St. Phillip Neri Church complex just north of SE Division St.). The concert is presented by the Port- land FolkMusic Society and its monthly concert series, now in its 14th season. Cost is $10 for union members or members of the Portland FolkMusic So- ciety, $12 for others, $5 for children 12 to 18, and free for kids under 12. Doors open at 7 p.m. Feeney, of Pittsburgh, is the grand- daughter of a mineworkers’ organizer, who also used music to carry the mes- sage of solidarity to working people. James Coon Feeney has lived her life on the front- lines — performing at thousands of ral- lies, picket lines and demonstrations over the years – including the WTO demonstrations in Seattle, Solidarity Day in Washington, D.C., and for 1.5 million people at the April 2004 March for Women’s Lives. Dubbed the “minister of culture” to the movements for economic and social justice and human rights, Feeney is “the best labor singer in North America,” said the late Utah Phillips. Susan Lewis and Janet Stecher — members of the American Federation of Musicians Local 1000 in Seattle — have created incredible harmony as Raymond Thomas Cynthia Newton members of The Belles of Hoboken, Shays’ Rebellion, and since 1989, Rebel Voices. They took their name from the book by Joyce Kornbluh, “Rebel Voices: An IWW Anthology,” a collec- tion of writings, songs, poems, and car- toons by members of the Industrial Workers of the World. “Wobblies” have always been rabble rousers, unionists, artists, and singers who attack the issues of their time with passion and humor. This same spirit moves Rebel Voices to- day as they sing out for social and eco- nomic justice. For more information or for reserva- tions, call 503 452-0130. Kimberly Tucker Chris Frost SWANSON, THOMAS & COON Get Workers’ Compensation benefits can help you: The team at for on-the-job injuries or illness. Workers Compensation Get Social Security benefits Construction Injuries if you can’t work. Death Claims Recover damages if you are injured by someone’s negligence. Personal Injury / Product Liability Social Security Disability Helping injured people for over 25 years. Call us today at 503-228-5222 Straight answers. No cost for consultation. Oregon AFL-CIO, LERC, to hold legislative conference Jan. 24 The Oregon AFL-CIO and the Labor Education and Research Center (LERC) of the University of Oregon will hold a 2009 legislative confer- ence Saturday, Jan. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. at the Sheet Metal Work- ers Local 16 Training Center, 2379 NE 178th Ave., Portland. Registration is $25 per person and must be made by Jan. 19. Registration covers tuition, materials, lunch, and refreshments. The conference will provide an opportunity for union activists to meet lawmakers, learn how to lobby, and become informed on labor’s agenda for the 2009 legislative session. Some of those issues include health care re- form, green energy and job creation, and transportation. Invited to attend are Gov. Ted Kulongoski, Attorney General John Kroger, Senate President Peter Courtney, and elected legislators. For more information, call LERC 541-346-5054. E E FR BARGAIN COUNTER Free classified ads to subscribers DEADLINE: Friday prior to publication Published 1st and 3rd Fridays Now accepting e-mails Send to: Michael492@comcast.net Mail to: NWLP, PO Box 13150, Portland OR 97213 (Please include union affiliation) • 15-20 words • No commercial or business ads • 1 ad per issue • All lower case (NO CAPITAL LETTERS, PLEASE) • Ads MUST include area code or they will not be published Automotive 1 HERCULES POLAR Trax 225-75-15 studded tire on 6 lug Toyota steel wheel, 95%, $30. 503 760-8696 ‘78 CHEV SCOTTSDALE 20, 4WD, power steer- ing/brakes, 400 CI, headers, two tanks, mag wheels, low miles, $2,800. 503 625-6864 ‘02 DURANGO, 82k, gray, dark windows, AC, CD, power windows/doors, 4.7 V8, new tires, mag wheels, right front damage, $5,500. 503 314-1232 TIRE CHAINS, new. 1 pr. fits 235-75r 15, lug reinforced, usa made; 1 pr. fits 12.50-15 or 16.5. $50 per pr. 360- 213-9540 www.stc-law.com PAGE 6 NORTHWEST LABOR PRESS Wanted OLD WOODWORKING Tools, Planes, Levels, Chisels, Handsaws, Slicks, Adzes, Wrenches, Folding Rulers, Old Leather Tools, Tool Chests. 503-659-0009 COLLECTOR PAYS cash for older unique and unusual items. 503 653-1506 ALL TYPES of ammo wanted, no reloads, also Ray Ey- erly prints (Oregon Artist). 503 852-6791 410 SHOTGUN prefer double barrel or lever action. 360 896-6077 Housing Sporting Goods QUICK GETAWAY, 2 bed, 1 bath, Sportsman’s Park in South Wasco County, $112k. 541 544-3499 BEACH FRONT, Rockaway Beach, 5 br-sleeps 13, $125/week night. 503 777-5076 or http://home.comcast. net/~rockaway.beach MAKE MEMORIES, Rockaway beach house, 3 bd, 2 bath, sleeps10, great amenities, Jacuzzi,minutes to GLOCK MODEL 36 compact .45 ACP w/3 magazines, $450. 503 593-9242 3 BOXES (60 RNDS) Federal .38 spcl.Tp Hydra Shock, $30 all, MORE. 503 658-6108 Apprenticeship Opening Masonry Trades Union Tile, Terrazzo, Brick & Marble Finisher Must be at least 18 years old at time of application. 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Second Avenue, Suite 200 Portland, Oregon 97204 beach or shops 503-709-6018 or 1-503-355-2136 12812 NE Marx St. Portland, Ore. 97230 Miscellaneous 2 AIR COMPRESSORS, 1 used and 1 almost new Quincy, 5hp, 2-stage 230 1 PH, U.S. made, all steel, new $1,800, now $1,400. 503 643-6897 (Dale) MILLER BLUE STAR 2E Heavy duty 200 amp welder/generator, 7 settings 40/200 w/ground clamps & electrode holders, generator 110 ser., $1,800. 503 289- 9423 SIZE 1 DRESS CLOTHES for sale, $20 each piece, Weekenders brand; wanted, women’s size XL. 360 798- 9843 Freelance Union Activist/ Organizer Seeking Work Over 30-years of Union Activism and Experience Past-President NALC Branch 82 (12 years) Recently Retired Letter Carrier • Event Planning • Media Promotion • Labor Music • History Presentations • Video Recording • Research • Writing •Meeting Facilitation • and more ... “Put my experience, knowledge and energy to work on special projects for your Union.” C o n t a c t J i m C o o k a t 5 0 3 - 7 0 3 - 1 6 9 3 e m a i l - r a d r o s e p r o @ g m a i l . c o m JANUARY 16, 2009
