Manzanita House

Founded in 1965, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Inland Northwest provides a variety of services for children. Located in Spokane, Wash., the organization conducts various nationwide fundraising activities. It conducts various luncheons, fashion shows, picnics and campaigns. It administers a community-based mentoring program that serves more than 300 community members every year. Additionally, it supports a school-based mentoring program that includes recreational, health, community and academic activities. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Inland Northwest also administers high school and college mentoring programs. The organization provides several volunteer services. It is a part of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, which is one of the leading mentoring organizations for children in the United States.

SpecialtiesOur 6500 members come from Eastern Washington, Northern Idaho and Northeastern Oregon. We represent workers in grocery stores, meatpacking houses, offices and pharmacies. We represent health care workers, golf pros and hairstylists. Formed during the Great Depression, we have bargained strong contracts that have given our members better wages, benefits, and working conditions for over 75 years. We set the standard so that all workers can get the recognition and compensation they deserve. Why we organize: Building the union in your community not only helps you and your family, but it also helps raise the standard of living for all people. The more people who become union members, the more chance workers will have for better wages, benefits and working conditions. That includes good affordable health care, and a pension to help during retirement years. Union workers are paid more than non-union workers. When you decide you want a union in your workplace, you are protected by specific