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Join us for our 33rd Annual Dinner!

In a year marked by growing attacks on workers, immigrants, trans and queer communities, and the very idea of multiracial democracy, Portland Jobs with Justice remains committed to fighting back—and winning. From local labor victories to bold coalition campaigns, we’ve spent the last year showing that collective power still makes change possible.

Join us for an evening of celebration, reflection, and recommitment as we honor victories from across our movement and build momentum for the fights ahead.

This year’s theme, Bread, Roses, and Resistance, honors the legacy of the labor movement: the fight for fair wages, dignity, joy in our lives, and the power of organized resistance. We gather not just to look back, but to prepare ourselves for what’s next.

We'll be joined by Ms. Marcia Howard, president of the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers, who will be giving the keynote address. Marcia played a key leadership role in MFT's historic 2022 strike, which led to substantial wage increases for MPS's classified staff and the largest teacher pay raise this century. Her activism also extends beyond the classroom and picket line. For five years, Marcia Howard and a group of neighbors have been the chief stewards of George Floyd Square. Her experiences as a Black woman from the south, as an educator, and as a community organizer make her voice a powerful one in the labor movement. You won't want to miss this!

Let’s gather in community, raise a glass, and fuel the movement for the year to come!

Masks strongly encouraged when not eating or drinking. Thank you for protecting our communities.
Childcare available upon request—email tyler@jwjpdx.org to arrange.
All other questions/inquiries can also be sent to tyler@jwjpdx.org.

Ticket Options

• Solidarity Ticket – $75
  Full dinner and dessert

• Student Ticket – $50
  Discounted admission for students

• Justice Sponsor – $150
  1 ticket, name listed in the printed program and on our website

• Movement Builder – $300
  2 tickets, name in program and a 30-word personal message in the program

• Sustainer Circle – $600
  2 tickets, name in program, half-page printed message in the program, public thank-you in our email and social media

Organizational Sponsorship Opportunities

All sponsors receive recognition in our printed program, event slideshow, and on our website. Each table includes seating for 8 guests, except for our Grassroots Sustainer tier (4 guests).

Additional Support Options

• Scholarship Fund – $75
  Sponsor a ticket for a low-wage, striking, or unemployed worker to attend

• Program Dedication – $30–$100 sliding scale
  Submit a 30-word message of solidarity, remembrance, or celebration to be printed in the event program. Please email tyler@jwjpdx.org to coordinate