PROMOTING POLITICAL PARTICIPATION: Wed., May 15, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Massachusetts State House hearing room, Boston.

‘FROM COORS TO CALIFORNIA: David Sickler and the New Working Class’ is the focus of a Local 888-sponsored event featuring Sickler, one of the most successful union organizers in the country. Wed., May 15, 5 to 6:30 p.m., at SEIU Local 32BJ, 26 West St., Boston. For more info, www.facebook.com/events/2913917238651877/.

HIGHER ED LABOR SUMMIT: SEIU Local 888 to host; learn about others’ experiences. Sat., June 15, 9 a.m., Local 32BJ offices, 26 West St., Boston. Call 617-241-3317 for more info or email iadelman@seiu888.org.