James Oliveros - Washington State Council of Fire Fighters

James (they/them) is a Labor Educator at the Labor Center. Prior to joining the team, James served as Education Chair of Anakbayan Seattle, a youth organization focused on liberation for the Philippines and its people. James has also worked as a community organizer with groups like Washington CAN, the International League of Peoples’ Struggle, and various local mutual aid efforts in Seattle. In their education efforts at the Labor Center, James is committed to building workplace solidarity with community members and defending every worker’s right to dignity, fair wages, and a fulfilling livelihood.

https://georgetown.southseattle.edu/labor-education-research-center

Speaker's Classes Present/Past

2025

Labor Studies – The Importance of Unions

Drawing on history as well as current events, this presentation will discuss the importance of labor unions, now and into the future. Speakers include: Andrew Hedden, Associate Director, Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies; James Oliveros, Labor Educator, Washington State Labor Education & Research Center