Dorothy Day Labor Forum

The Dorothy Day Labor Forum Spokane (DDLF) is a solidarity organization established in 2018 in Spokane, Washington. The group is committed to supporting workers, students, and community groups through education, advocacy, and collective action.

How To Get Involved

DDLF holds a monthly meeting featuring a Speaker of the Month on local, national, and international social justice issues. DDLF publishes a monthly newsletter featuring articles from local advocates on labor, healthcare, housing, and other social justice issues.

Mission

The organization’s mission is to foster solidarity among workers, students, and community groups in Spokane. By emphasizing education, dialogue, and action, the Dorothy Day Labor Forum Spokane continues to advance labor rights, social justice, and peace efforts in the region.

History

Founded in 2018, the Dorothy Day Labor Forum Spokane was named after Catholic social activist Dorothy Day, co-founder of the Catholic Worker Movement and a prominent advocate for peace, labor rights, and social justice. The forum was created to provide a space for dialogue, education, and solidarity-building among Spokane’s working class and broader community.

Newsletter

The Dorothy Day Labor Forum Monthly Newsletter publishes opinion pieces and essays from Spokane residents on contemporary social, labor, and justice issues.

Monthly forum

The group hosts a monthly Zoom forum, featuring a "Speaker of the Month" who addresses local, national, or international issues related to peace, labor, and justice.