Washington Fair Trade Coalition

03/03/2025

🚨 They tried to silence us—we’re making our voices louder. 🚨

The USITC abruptly canceled a critical investigation into how trade policies impact our communities, bowing to political pressure. But justice is never given—it’s won.

That’s why we’re moving forward. Join us on April 8th, 5–7 PM PT, for a virtual People’s Hearing on Trade & Inequality. We’ll hear from workers and communities most affected and release a People’s Report on the real impacts of trade.

📅 Tuesday, April 8 | 5–7 PM PT | Virtual Event
👉 RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/peoplestradehearing
✍️ Want to testify? Email [email protected]
📢 Can’t attend? Share your story here: https://forms.gle/VsG3ApAtzAZD2JFq8
Our voices will not be ignored. Join us. ✊

02/07/2025

The Trump administration canceled an ongoing investigation into the impact of U.S. trade policy on communities of color, women, seniors, rural folks, and others. They shut down a roundtable on race & ethnicity with a day's notice.

01/15/2025

🌍 We’re excited to launch our Individual Membership Program! 🌍
To make our vision for equitable trade and climate justice a reality, we need your support. Join us today to get involved, access exclusive updates, and stand with us in this fight!
We offer several membership tiers, each supporting our impactful campaigns and helping us push for trade policies that benefit people and the planet. 🌱
👉 Learn more about our tiers and join today! https://tinyurl.com/WFTCMember
Together, we can create lasting change. 💪

01/09/2025

Blocking Nippon Steel's takeover of U.S. Steel protects a crucial domestic industry — and national security.

12/04/2024

Thank you to everyone who joined our virtual event, "Seattle's Trade Legacy: A Journey Through Protest & Power." Your presence made the conversation on Seattle's rich history of trade organizing truly impactful.
If you missed it or want to revisit the discussion, watch the recording here: https://youtu.be/t03DHy3tuTg

If you’d like to support future programs like this and help us continue our work, please consider donating: tinyurl.com/GiveWTO25
Every contribution brings us one step closer to building a just and sustainable future.

Support trade justice on this Giving Tuesday!

12/03/2024

Happy ! 🌍 Today is the perfect day to support trade justice and join us for our virtual event, Seattle's Trade Legacy, at 5:30 PM. Together, we’re building a future of fair and just trade policies.
📅 RSVP here: tinyurl.com/WTO25
💙 Donate here: tinyurl.com/GiveWTO25
Let’s create a fairer, more just world together. See you tonight!

11/27/2024

Less than one week to go!

Join us on December 3rd for Seattle's Trade Legacy: A Journey Through Protest & Power. Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the WTO protests with us—stories, history, and movement-building!

That day will also be Giving Tuesday! Support our work to build a just trade future.

Event details & RSVP: tinyurl.com/WTO25
Donate: tinyurl.com/GiveWTO25

11/21/2024

🚨 December 3rd - Save the Date! 🚨

🗓 December 3rd
⏰ 5:30 - 7:00 pm PT
RSVP: tinyurl.com/WTO25

Join us for Seattle's Trade Legacy: A Journey Through Protest & Power! Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the WTO protests, hear from veteran organizers, and learn how we continue to fight for a just global economy.

See you there!

11/21/2024

🚨 Event Date Correction 🚨

We made a small mistake on our flyer! The correct date for Seattle's Trade Legacy: A Journey Through Protest & Power is December 3rd, not the one previously listed.

🗓 Date: December 3rd ⏰ Time: 5:30 - 7:00 pm PT 💻 RSVP: tinyurl.com/WTO25

Join us as we reflect on the 25th anniversary of the WTO protests, share powerful stories from veteran organizers, and learn about the ongoing fight for a fair global economy. This event is free, with donations encouraged.

Please share this updated flyer with your networks and let’s make sure everyone has the correct information! 🙌

11/18/2024

🚨 Early Giving Starts Tomorrow! 🚨 tinyurl.com/GiveWTO25

Be part of the movement for trade justice by donating early for Giving Tuesday starting tomorrow! 🎉

Your support powers our work, including our virtual event “Seattle’s Trade Legacy: A Journey Through Protest & Power” on December 3rd, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the WTO protests. 🌍

Every contribution helps us fight for trade policies that prioritize people and the planet.
Donate early here: tinyurl.com/GiveWTO25

Together, we can continue to build a just and sustainable future. Thank you for your solidarity!

11/08/2024

As election results settle, many across the nation, especially those impacted by restrictive policies, are carrying a heavy sense of grief and frustration. The Washington Fair Trade Coalition stands with you in this moment. It's okay to grieve, and we’re sharing a resource from the Emergent Fund to support healing and organizing during tough times. https://www.emergentfund.net/resources-moment

Now, more than ever, our fight for trade justice is crucial. Our movement grows from the strength of diverse communities—farmers, workers, LGBTQ+ folks, environmental advocates, immigrants, Indigenous voices, disability advocates, and so many others united for fairness and sustainability. We’re committed to strengthening this coalition and fighting for policies that protect people and the planet.

Join us on December 3rd for Seattle’s Trade Legacy: A Journey Through Protest & Power, a virtual event commemorating the 25th anniversary of the WTO protests. Let’s reflect, reconnect, and recommit to building a just, sustainable future. We’re not giving up, and we’re stronger together. tinyurl.com/WTO25
Read WFTC’s full statement at: tinyurl.com/WFTCStandingTogether

10/31/2024

🎉 Commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the WTO Protests with Us! 🎉

We’re excited to announce a series of powerful events highlighting Seattle's legacy in trade justice. Join us and our partners in marking this anniversary!

Featured Event: Seattle's Trade Legacy: A Journey Through Protest & Power
📅 Date: Tuesday, Dec 3
🕠 Time: 5:30 - 7:00 pm PT
🎟 RSVP here: http://tinyurl.com/WTO25 (free, donations encouraged!)

🌟 Plus, check out other events in the series:

- WTO Walking Tour (Nov 23)
- Teamsters, Turtles, & Beyond Exhibit at MOHAI (Nov 29 – April 27)
- MOHAI’s Teamsters, Turtles, and Beyond: Opening Day (Nov 30)
- Curator’s Talk at MOHAI (Dec 11)

Learn more and register here: washingtonfairtrade.org/wto-25th-anniversary
Help us reach our $4,000 fundraising goal by Nov 30 to support trade justice efforts! tinyurl.com/GiveWTO25

10/17/2024

Check this article out to learn about the threat to Washington's tech legislation!

Groups are warning technology companies could undermine protections on a number of issues with their push for certain provisions in international trade agreements, known as digital trade rules. Julie Bouanna, executive director of the Washington Fair Trade Coalition, said the policies could limit re...

10/11/2024

🚨 We Need Your Help! 🚨
With the 25th anniversary of the WTO Battle of Seattle approaching, we’ve barely made a dent in our $4,000 fundraising goal—and we can't reach it without you!

A huge thank you to those who have already donated —your support is keeping us going! But we still have a long way to go.
Every contribution, whether it’s $10 or $100, makes a real impact on our ability to protect workers, communities, and the environment from harmful trade policies. Your donation keeps the fight alive!

Can we count on you today?
Donate here: https://tinyurl.com/GiveWTO25
Let’s do this together! 🙌

Support trade justice! Your donation helps fight for fair trade practices and community empowerment.

10/10/2024

🌟 Join us for Seattle's Trade Legacy: A Journey Through Protest & Power! 🌟

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, December 3rd
⏰ Time: 5:30-7:00 PM PT
🎟️ RSVP here: tinyurl.com/WTO25 ! (Free event, donations encouraged!)

We'll commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 1999 WTO protests with veteran organizers, exploring pivotal moments in trade justice and building impactful movements.

Can’t attend? Support us! We’re aiming to raise $4,000 by November 30th to expand our educational campaigns. Every donation counts—donate here: https://tinyurl.com/GiveWTO25.
Help us spread the word! Share this post and support our mission for trade justice! Thank you for standing with us! ✊

In honor of the 25th anniversary of the 1999 WTO protests, join us for a virtual deep dive into Seattle's rich history of trade...

10/03/2024

🚨 Help Us Reach Our Goal by November 30th! 🚨

As we mark the 25th anniversary of the WTO Battle of Seattle, we need your support to raise $4,000 for our vital programs. Your contributions will help us:

✨ Strengthen educational campaigns for trade justice
✊ Amplify grassroots organizing against corporate trade deals
🌍 Advocate for policies that protect workers and the environment

Every dollar counts! Whether it's $10 or $1,000, your support matters. Can we count on you? Please donate today: https://tinyurl.com/GiveWTO25

Thank you for standing with us! Together, we can make trade work for everyone.

10/02/2024

Join us for a special virtual event hosted by the Washington Fair Trade Coalition!

Seattle's Trade Legacy: A Journey Through Protest & Power

📅 Date: Tuesday, December 3rd
⏰ Time: 5:30-7:00 pm PT
🎟️ RSVP here tinyurl.com/WTO25 – Free event, donations encouraged!

In honor of the 25th anniversary of the 1999 WTO protests, we’ll explore Seattle's history of trade organizing with stories from veteran organizers who led the fight for trade justice. 💪
Whether you’re an activist, student, or organizer, this event will inspire and equip you with strategies for building impactful movements.

📢 Please share this event – see you there!