Dear Comrades,

As the year comes to a close, we continue to build worker power and support our immigrant neighbors. This month, we’re offering political education, chapter-wide discussions, and opportunities to support Casa de la Raza and other organizations doing vital immigrant defense work. Join us at these events and help us build socialist power in Santa Barbara.

December Events

• Sun, Dec 7 · 2:00 PM–4:00 PM — DSA Labor 101: Class Struggle Strategies in Unions — RSVP Link
  550 Cambridge Dr, Goleta, CA 93117
  
  Our chapter’s Workplace Organizing Committee is continuing on with their DSA Labor 101 series! We invite any and all DSA SB members to join us for the discussion. No need to have attended prior sessions to join. All are welcome. 
Session 3 will focus on socialist strategies within labor unions. We will discuss two case studies that provide concrete examples of how socialists in the US have contributed to building an effective and powerful labor movement.
• Tues, Dec 9 · 6:30 PM–8:00 PM — Chapter Meeting
  550 Cambridge Dr, Goleta, CA 93117
  
  At this month’s chapter meeting, we will receive our regular chapter updates, engage in guided discussions to strengthen our connections, explore DSA’s labor agenda, review current calls to action, and share important news about upcoming events.
  
  *Please note this meeting is on the second Tuesday of the month, one week later than we typically meet.
  
• Mon, Dec 15 · 6:30 PM–9:00 PM — Executive Committee Meeting
• Fri, Dec 19 · 11:00 AM–1:00 PM — Coffee With the Co-Chairs at Java Station
  4447 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
  
  Come hang out with our Co-Chairs and other EC members to chat about life, chapter stuff, or take advantage of body doubling to get some work done.

Support Immigrant Defense

Casa de la Raza Christmas Toy Drive (now through Fri, Dec 20)

Address: Casa de la Raza, 601 E. Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Hours: Mon–Fri, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM

Casa is collecting new, unwrapped toys to distribute to local children before the holidays. If you’re able, please drop off a toy during their open hours or volunteer some time to help with sorting and distribution.

We are also increasing chapter involvement in supporting 805Undocufund and SBResisté, two other organizations in Santa Barbara doing vital work to support our immigrant neighbors. If you are interested in volunteering with these organizations through our Immigrant Defense Working Group, feel free to reach out to [email protected]!

We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to [email protected].

In solidarity,
DSA Santa Barbara Executive Committee