If you’d like to plan better picket lines or rallies, this workshop is for you! We’ll talk about how to create songs and chants that capture current issues, but also dig into the practical: developing an event plan that manages logistics for success.
Group singing has always been a key ingredient to sustain labor and civil rights struggles in the U.S., because it lifts our spirits, reminds us of our values, and helps us find the unity and energy to stick it out one day longer. What makes a good song for a rally or march, and how can you get people singing along? Learn the basics of song-leading, plus some powerful "Singing Resistance" anthems from Minnesota and other easy-to-learn songs you can adapt to any fight.
Our labor movement is brimming with creativity and artistry. Come share a song, hip-hop piece, story, poem, dance, drag piece, joke, poster, puppet, banner, spoken word piece, costume, chant, photo, picket sign, or whatever you've got... Or just come to listen. You’ll be moved and amazed at what your fellow workers bring to the table.
Meet others who are bringing creativity and heart to labor struggles: the chant writer, the photographer, the singer, the one who makes great signs, draws comics, wears a hilarious costume, or gets everyone dancing on the picket line.
