About the Tenants Union
The mission of the Tenants Union (TU) is to create housing justice through grassroots education, organizing and advocacy. Founded in 1977, the Tenants Union carries on a proud legacy of empowerment based education and powerful grassroots organizing. Our work creates concrete improvements in tenants’ living conditions and challenges and transforms unjust housing policies and practices. We achieve organizing victories through outreach, training, leadership development, strategic analysis, creative direct action and legislative advocacy.
The TU's work is grounded in the strong conviction that tenants must be the leaders of efforts to transform our housing conditions and communities. The work of the TU is led and supported by hundreds of members statewide. In our work the TU embraces the values of equality, equity, hope, sustainability, respect, grassroots leadership, dignity, direct action, civic courage, self-determination, anti-racism and anti-oppression.
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06/29/09: TU News
Not your average appeal letter
“This isn’t your average appeal letter. Without your help, the Tenants Union of Washington may close its doors.” – Glenn Harris, board member Continue Reading...
06/29/09: TU News
Changes to Tenants Union Education Program
The Tenants Union will be open through the month of July with some changes to our education services: the Tenants Union is open in the month of July for King County residents only (Mondays & Wednesdays, 3pm – 6pm, and Thursdays from 12pm – 4pm), and we can longer see people in person. Thank you for your support and patience during these changes.
Continue Reading...06/08/09: Take Action
Take Action for the National Housing Trust Fund
In 2008 the Nation Housing Trust Fund (NHFT) was signed into law. President Obama’s proposed budget allocates $1 billion to the trust fund. However, Congress will need to pass additional legislation to make this funding a reality. Please urge your representatives to fund the NHFT!
Continue Reading...05/21/09: TU News
Invitation to Spring Beyond the One Night Count!
The Tenants Union encourages you to join the Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness (SKCCH) and FAITH (Faithful Action in Transforming Homelessness) for a FREE Advocacy Workshop and Federal Issue Briefing: Sunday May 30th, 10 am – noon at Keystone United Church in Seattle
Continue Reading...04/09/09: TU News
Save the Date: October 24th -- Seattle Race Conference
This year’s theme is:
Where Goes the Neighborhood?
Community Displacement & Equitable Development