Events

March 31st, 2020

Virtual Meeting: The Peoples Town Hall

This event will be a virtual meeting hosted on Zoom by The Southern Maine Workers Center on Tuesday, March 31st from 5:30Pm – 7:30pm. Fill out the form to register for the event and we’ll text or email you the call information before the event begins. Please register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1PDs1HgqKdJr-w7radOvXa-c474aqdqE5rsCyd8OfBmM/edit#responses

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February 9th, 2020

Karaoke Fundraiser 2019

You’re invited to… The SOUTHERN MAINE WORKERS’ CENTER’s 2019 KARAOKE FUNDRAISER  What is it? The Southern Maine Workers’ Center is hosting its biggest grassroots fundraising event of the year, and we need your help! On Saturday, February 9th at 8pm, SMWC members will be gathering at the Apohadion Theater in Portland to sing their hearts…

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October 28th, 2018

Rally to Protect & Expand Health Care | Sun, Oct 28

Southern Maine Workers’ Center and Supporters Hold Rally for Universal Health Care;  Launch Campaign Against MaineCare 1115 Waiver For Immediate Release Contact: Meaghan LaSala meaghan.lasala@gmail.com 973-862-7105 Portland, ME: While thousands of Medicaid recipients in Arkansas lose their health coverage due to punitive work requirements, The Southern Maine Workers’ Center (SMWC) is launching a campaign to stop similar…

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November 22nd, 2018

Studying Social Change: A Collective Study for Stronger Social Movements

Following up on our T.O.A.S.T (Transformative Organizing and Skills Training) series, we are launching a new series of events to help us grow our skills and knowledge as organizers. Social change requires both action and reflection. In this study group series, we will explore topics identified by our members in order to deepen our collective…

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February 3rd, 2018

T.O.A.S.T: Transformative Organizing And Skills Training

Introducing T.O.A.S.T: Transformative Organizing And Skills Training, a ten-part series of workshops for members (and friends) of the Southern Maine Workers’ Center. We’ll build-up the skills we need for the growth of our committees, the power of our campaigns, and the sustainability of our organization. We’ll be learning the crucial building blocks of grassroots organizing,…

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March 27th, 2017

People’s Forum on Health Care

**PRESS RELEASE** Rejecting Republican Health Care Bill, Southern Maine Workers’ Center to hold People’s Forum on Health Care   For Immediate Release Southern Maine Workers’ Center Contact: Ronald Flannery Ronald@maineworkers.org 207-344-4485 Portland, ME: On the evening of Monday, March 27th, the Southern Maine Workers’ Center along with Maine AllCare and the Maine State Nurses Association…

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January 31st, 2015

Annual Meeting 2015

Every year, the Southern Maine Workers’ Center hosts an annual member meeting. We come together to celebrate, to learn about the work happening in all the different areas of the organization, and to map our way forward for the year ahead. Come share a meal with us, and join the SMWC community! The event is…

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July 19th, 2014

SMWC’s Health Care is a Human Right Committee Launches Strangers into Neighbors Summer Outreach Challenge!

SMWC’s Health Care is a Human Right Committee is excited to launch our Strangers into Neighbors summer outreach challenge! We hope to build our base, strengthen community & reach new people with the message of health care justice for all Mainers. Join us for our kickoff event on July 19th at our office starting at 10am….

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July 17th, 2014

Southern Maine Workers’ Center launches Summer Workshop Series

The Southern Maine Workers’ Center is pleased to announce our Summer Workshop Series. Once a month from June through October, we will host workshops to build our skills, grow our movement for justice, and develop our understanding of the world. These events are free and open to the public! Childcare and snacks will be provided….

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March 15th, 2014

Upcoming Committee Membership Meetings!

We’re building our people power! Join us for HCHR and WWD committee meetings in March Health Care is a Human Right Saturday March 15th from 10am-Noon 68 Washington Ave. in Portland Work With Dignity Saturday March 29th from 10am-Noon 68 Washington Ave. in Portland The power of this organization is based in the people who make it up. Our committees plan…

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