Union Summer is a seven week, fully paid internship in the Seattle area that provides experiences in the daily work of labor unions, from member engagement to political campaigns, as well educational days focused on labor history and other topics. The program runs from June 20-August 7, 2021, and the deadline to apply is Friday, May 7.
We can’t recommend this enough – Union Summer has long been a door for UW students to find employment in organized labor and related fields. Many UW alums have found long-term opportunities through the program. At the very least, it is a great hands on opportunity in the day-to-day work of building a movement for social justice.
An email announcement for Union Summer is below, and a flier is attached. Please circulate this to any students you think would be interested. Thank you!
Union Summer 2021 – Paid Labor Internship |
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Participants will spend an exciting seven weeks — June 20-August 7 — working full-time and hands-on with different campaigns — talking to the community, marching for justice, and gaining first-hand experience in the movement. Several UW Labor Studies alums have gone on to work in the labor movement through Union Summer!
Remote and in-person work options will be available. In-person work will be based in and around Seattle, but campaigns may take place throughout the region. Deadline to apply is Friday, May 7. To apply to Union Summer, and learn more, visit the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO website. |