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May Chapter Membership Meeting -

ZOOM ONLY

Tuesday, May 23, 7-9pm

Please RSVP

 


We’ll be voting on Seattle DSA’s delegates to the DSA National Convention and any Seattle DSA members running for the National Political Committee of DSA. 

Here are the NPC nominations from Seattle DSA members to be voted on by the chapter

 

According to National DSA, here are the rules regarding the NPC  nomination from chapters, etc:

"The deadline to submit NPC questionnaires is June 14, 2023 at 11:59 pm PT. 

 

Any DSA member in good standing may be nominated as a candidate for the NPC elections through a nomination resolution passed by a majority vote of either:

  • the chapter or organizing committee (OC) of which they are a member
  • any recognized National Working Group or Committee
  • a majority vote by the current NPC

 

Chapters, OCs, national DSA Working Groups, or committees must hold a nomination meeting for the NPC candidate. The nomination may occur as part of a general meeting. Nomination should not be seen as an endorsement of a candidate or their politics, but as an affirmation that the member is active in the work of DSA and is constructive and comradely towards their fellow members."

 

The LC is working on getting the delegate statements up on the blog so we can make an informed decision about who we want participating in the democratic discussions and debates on the way forward for DSA.  Announcements will be made when these are available.  Keep an eye out!
 

📣Upcoming Activities📆

 


Check out our calendar to sign up for one of our many outreach events!

 

The recent landslide victory of a pro abortion rights State Supreme Court Justice in the fiercely contested Wisconsin elections and Brandon Johnson, a Chicago Teacher Union activist and Bernie-crat, winning Chicago’s mayoral race, defeating a conservative, tough-on-crime Democrat, makes clear, if given the option, large sections of working class people are voting for pro-working class solutions. 

 

This follows on the heels of the 2022 midterms when working people also voted for pro-working class solutions: raised the minimum wage to $15/hour in Nebraska, 6 states voted to support abortion rights in referendums, and a majority bucked their own Republican dominated state in South Dakota to extend Medicare funding. 

 

All of this makes crystal clear - if we can get Raise the Wage Renton on the ballot, we have a high likelihood of winning. 

But we are certain to lose if we don’t get on the ballot - sign up today to help gather the signatures to get on the ballot! We have a fighting chance if you sign up for a shift!
 

Working to create socialism is sometimes … well, a lot of work! If it’s all rallies and meetings and spreadsheets, it can turn into a drag real quick. We think it’s important to have some time to just simply get to know each other, connect over food and drinks, and have fun together — that’s what this social is for! No big speeches, no business, just time to connect with other leftists.


What to expect:

There will be folks to greet you when you arrive and all the DSA tables will be clearly marked. We will set aside a few tables for designated activities (board games / political discussion / etc.)

*Not a member? Not a problem! We’ll have several folks on hand who love talking to new folks! Whether you are a long-time member or just curious about Seattle DSA, this event is for you! It’s fine to arrive late — we’ll be around till at least 7.

RSVP
 

Friends,

In 2014 under pressure from a movement led by socialists and the local labor movement, Seattle City Council passed the $15 minimum wage - the first major city to do so.  This set off a prairie fire of other minimum wage struggles, most recently in Tukwila.  It’s been estimated that the 2014 Seattle minimum wage victory will transfer $2.5 billion over ten years from some of the biggest corporations in the world to 100,000 workers, disproportionately people of color, women, LGBTQ, and Black people. 

 

We have an opportunity to strike a blow against the billionaire class through a grassroots movement of working people and youth that can win a higher wage in Renton.  First and foremost we need to help gather the 10K+ signatures to qualify for the ballot.  This will take resources.

 

Will you kick down $25, $50, $100 for Seattle DSA to support the grassroots movements for a higher minimum wage in Renton?  

 

The low wage, no benefit corporations that dominate Renton will fight tooth and nail to prevent any attempt to stymie their ceaseless flow of profits.  They will spare no amount of money to defeat our movement.  

 

In October our chapter voted to hire two part-time staff members – a major milestone for Seattle DSA.  This month, Guillermo Zazueta began work as our new Campaign Organizer and Ty Moore stepped in as our new Communications Organizer. The two staff will help activate our 1,500 members, build in South King County, and ramp up our chapter’s communications and media. 

 

With its multi-racial working class, the need for socialists to root our movement in South King County is clear. Raise the Wage Tukwila winning by 82% showed there is an opening, and we’ve established points of support during the Gallardo campaign. 

 

But to build DSA in South King County will take serious resources.  

 

Please chip in $25, $50, $100 to strike a blow against the billionaire class!Â