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Come to the Highlander Retreat in May! Here's an endorsement of last year's Highlander Retreat. " Last year's retreat was a rare and special time for me; to meet with peers who understand, to share strategies and memories. Highlander is hallowed space Read More.

Highlander 2012 Registration is Open! Once again, there is an opportunity to join together with your Local 1000 sisters and brothers at the Highlander Center in New Market, Tennessee. Tues, May 15- Thurs, May 17, 2012 Featured presenters are Local 1000 members Si Kahn and Holly Near. Read More.

President Tret Fure fills Board Vacancies President Tret Fure, elected at the Membership meeting on Oct 22nd in Eugene, Oregon, moved to make two appointments to the Executive Board so all vacancies are filled Read More.

Alsop appointed Western Regional Board Representative Peter Alsop, of Topanga, California, was appointed by President John McCutcheon to fill the Executive Board vacancy of Western Regional Representative Read More.

Eulberg appointed Secretary-Treasurer The Executive Board accepted the resignation of Amy Fix as Secretary-Treasurer and approved President John McCutcheon's appointment of former Western Regional Representative, Steve Eulberg, to fill the balance of her term. Read More.

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McCutcheon Keynote at FarWest Folk Alliance

McCutcheon Keynote at FarWest Folk Alliance

Registration is open for Highlander Retreat 2012

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Linda Allen

Linda Allen

A word from a retired Local 1000 member:

“I’ve just begun receiving my pension check from our Union, and it makes a difference!  I’m only sorry that I didn’t begin making payments years before.  Thanks to all the persistent and creative members who made our pension plan a reality.”

Linda Allen, Seattle, WA