Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO       Union Summer 2024 Application

The Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO's Union Summer is a paid $21 per hour summer internship for people interested in the Labor Movement. 2024 participants will spend an exciting six weeks, from June 24 - August 3, working full-time and hands-on with different campaigns to advance opportunities for working people. Union Summer is an intensive program and is comprised of 3 main components: education, actions, and on the job training. Union Summer is unique and powerful; it combines front-line labor-related work with grassroots organizing in ongoing campaigns by unions throughout the Greater Seattle area.

An example Union Summer week could look like this:

Tuesday: Attend a rally early in the morning to support striking workers and end the day registering people to vote at a local farmers' market.
Wednesday: Make phone calls to union members reminding them to turn in their ballot.
Thursday: Assist union staff with various responsibilities and attend a lobbying meeting with your supervisor and the mayor.
Friday: Education Day. Learn about the history of the labor and social justice movements in the Pacific Northwest, and tour historical buildings.
Saturday: Action Day. Knock on doors and talk to union members about local politics and elections.

Union Summer is fast paced, therefore Union Summer Interns are expected to be flexible, as the nature of campaigns can change daily. Union Summer Interns are contributing to a movement of working people with diverse backgrounds, all doing the work to build stronger unions. Apply by Friday, May 17th if you are ready to join us.



For more information, email: unionsummer@wslc.org
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First Name *
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Are you or have you been a union member? If so, what is your local union? *
This is just for us to get to know you better. Union membership for yourself or for family is not required to participate in the program.
Do you have immediate family members who are or have been union members? *
This is just for us to get to know you better. Union membership for yourself or for family is not required to participate in the program.
If you have immediate family members who are or have been union members, please indicate who & their local union name. If you do not, please put N/A. *
This is just for us to get to know you better. Union membership for yourself or for family is not required to participate in the program.
Are you fluent in languages other than English? If yes, please indicate which languages, and your level of fluency. *
How did you learn about Union Summer? *
Why are you interested in participating in Union Summer? *
What are you hoping to gain from your participation in Union Summer? *
What is the role of unions in today’s society? *
What obligations do unions have to do social justice work? *
Union Summer interns will work with a diverse group of people in individual and team settings. You will work with people from a variety of ethnic, political and class backgrounds and on issues ranging from immigration, climate justice, workers' rights, racial justice, LGBTQ rights. Can you describe your skills in working with a diverse group of people and issues? *
There are many different approaches to organizing (Union Organizing, Political Campaign Organizing, Student Organizing, Civil Rights Organizing, etc.) Do you have organizing experience? Are you interested in any one type of organizing approach more than others? *
This program will expose you to different strategies and tactics used by the Labor Movement including political canvassing, house and site visits, phone banking, rallies, marches, and protests. What do you know about any of these actions? Have you been a participant in any? And are you comfortable participating in these actions? *
Union Summer will take place from June 24 - August 3, 2024. Interns typically work Tuesday-Saturday for a total of (not to exceed) 36 hours a week. Union Summer can have long days and the nature of the work may require last minute changes. We are looking for applicants who are flexible, adaptable and committed. Please describe any barriers you have to this type of schedule (for instance family commitments, other jobs, school, etc.). Otherwise, please put none. *
To the extent that we can, weekly schedules will be given in advance, but there are times when schedules will change to accommodate changing campaigns.
Please provide two references (not relatives). Reference 1: Name, organization, phone number, and email. *
Please provide two references (not relatives). Reference 2: Name, organization, phone number, and email. *
If you've had additional work experience, please list the organization, position, start date, and end date. Otherwise, please put N/A. *
If you are currently a student, please list your school and anticipated graduation date. *
This is just for us to get to know you better. Being enrolled in school or level of education will not affect your chances of being in the program. If you are not a student, please put N/A.
If you are currently a student, what subjects are you studying or what is your focus? *
This is just for us to get to know you better. Being enrolled in school or level of education will not affect your chances of being in the program.
Do you have a valid driver’s license and an insured car that you could use during Union Summer? *
A car & license are NOT required to participate in Union Summer.
Are you able to provide rides/transportation to other interns? (Expenses are reimbursed.) *
Do you have any additional interests you would like for us to consider? If not, please put N/A. *
Do you have any skills that you would like for us to know about? If not, please put N/A. *
Do you have any hobbies you would like to tell us about? If not, please put N/A. *
Are you a current Undergraduate or Graduate Student at the University of Washington? *
This is not a requirement of Union Summer, just important information for some of our participating partners.
Will you be 18 or older on or before June 24, 2024? *
This is not a requirement of Union Summer, just important information for some of our participating partners.
We appreciate your answers to the following questions regarding identities. However, you are not required to answer. What is your race, ethnicity and gender identities?
What race/ethnicity best describes you? (feel free to check more than one)*
Personal Pronouns (feel free to check more than one)*
Do you have any accessibility needs?
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