Tenants Union of Washington

Tenants Union of Washington The Tenants Union of Washington State fights for housing justice for all Washington tenants through education, organizing, leadership development and advocacy.

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. Washington State tenants have won important legal protections, but these rights don't go far enough. Help bui

ld the movement to protect and expand tenants rights and make the promise of safe, healthy, affordable housing a reality - be a fan and join the Tenants Union: www.tenantsunion.org/join.

09/05/2026

"I'm here tonight to ask that the city of Spokane learn from the experiences of renters impacted by our recent wildfires and strengthen protections before the next disaster happens."

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See testimony by TU Tenant Counselor Manager Salvador Recinos at the Spokane City Council's September 2 meeting, in favor of strengthening protections for renters in the face of disasters like this summer's wildfires.

Click link to view:
http://youtube.com/post/UgkxKpAyK65xi5JQ84ansuKhe_ivKB1INKnn?si=02IT8kdDzFJ3UWEQ

[Salvador's testimony begins at 20:12]
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“Esta noche estoy aquí para pedirle a la Ciudad de Spokane que aprenda de las experiencias de lxs inquilinxs afectadxs por los recientes incendios forestales y fortalezca las protecciones antes de que ocurra el próximo desastre.”

Mira el testimonio de Salvador Recinos, Gerente de Consejería para Inquilinxs de TU, durante la reunión del Concejo Municipal de Spokane del 2 de septiembre, en apoyo al fortalecimiento de las protecciones para lxs inquilinxs frente a desastres como los incendios forestales de este verano.

Haz clic en el enlace para ver:
http://youtube.com/post/UgkxKpAyK65xi5JQ84ansuKhe_ivKB1INKnn?si=02IT8kdDzFJ3UWEQ

[El testimonio de Salvador comienza a las 20:12]

Spokane City Council

📣 “The lesson should be that our laws need to be ready before the next disaster happens. We cannot wait until families a...
09/04/2026

📣 “The lesson should be that our laws need to be ready before the next disaster happens. We cannot wait until families are already displaced to decide what protections they deserve.”
~ Salvador Recinos, TU Tenant Counselor Manager, (Eastern WA)

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In the aftermath of the devastating Spokane Complex fires, Spokane City Council is considering an emergency tenant protections ordinance that would help renters facing financial hardship and housing instability because of a disaster.

For renters, a disaster doesn’t end when the flames are out. Families can face displacement, lost income, damaged homes, unexpected expenses, and the threat of eviction.

We need protections in place *before* the next emergency happens, not after.

Thank you to KREM 2 News for highlighting this important conversation and the need to protect Spokane renters during disasters.

👉🏾 Read the full article: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1D3ksCUefH/



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📣 “La lección debería ser que nuestras leyes deben estar preparadas antes de que ocurra el próximo desastre. No podemos esperar hasta que las familias ya estén desplazadas para decidir qué protecciones merecen.”
~ Salvador Recinos, Gerente de Consejería para Inquilinxs de TU (Este de WA)

Tras los devastadores incendios del Complejo de Spokane, el Concejo Municipal de Spokane está considerando una ordenanza de emergencia para proteger a lxs inquilinxs que enfrentan dificultades económicas e inestabilidad de vivienda como consecuencia de un desastre.

Para lxs inquilinxs, un desastre no termina cuando se apagan las llamas. Las familias pueden enfrentar desplazamiento, pérdida de ingresos, daños a sus hogares, gastos inesperados y el riesgo de desalojo.

Por eso necesitamos protecciones establecidas *antes de* que ocurra la próxima emergencia, no después.

Gracias a KREM por destacar esta importante conversación y la necesidad de proteger a lxs inquilinxs de Spokane durante los desastres.

👉🏾 Lee el artículo completo: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1D3ksCUefH/



Spokane City Council
KREM 2 News
Councilmember Paul Dillon
Councilmember Kitty Klitzke
Council Member Sarah Dixit
Council President Betsy Wilkerson
Councilman Michael Cathcart
Council Member Zack Zappone
Council Member Telis
City of Spokane Mayor's Office

Spokane City Council introduced the Tenant Protections ordinance to help renters navigate the Spokane Complex Fire aftermath and future emergencies.

Have you or has someone you know been affected by the Spokane-area fires? If so, please take (and share) this survey!
09/03/2026

Have you or has someone you know been affected by the Spokane-area fires? If so, please take (and share) this survey!

09/03/2026

Governor Bob Ferguson's emergency proclamation update...

TOMORROW! // ¡MAÑANA!
08/31/2026

TOMORROW! // ¡MAÑANA!

Please join us!
08/28/2026

Please join us!

☀️ TONIGHT! FREE WORKSHOP: Staying Safe in Summer Heat! ☀️

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Join us for a FREE & VIRTUAL workshop TONIGHT:

🗓 Thursday, August 27 | 6:00 PM PT

Learn about:

🏠 Your rights as a renter during extreme heat
🌎 How climate change is affecting renters
🌡️ How to recognize and respond to heat illness

Workshops are free and open to all, no matter where you live in WA State.

AND...

🎉 One participant from the workshop will WIN A $50 AMAZON GIFT CARD!

👉 Click here to register to attend:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/dMqT6cg4Sxa6L37_kBJVYA #/registration

Together, we can build safer, healthier communities in the face of extreme heat.



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☀️ ¡ESTA NOCHE! TALLER GRATUITO: ¡Cómo mantenerte segurx durante el calor del verano! ☀️

Acompáñanos en un taller GRATUITO y VIRTUAL ESTA NOCHE:

🗓 Jueves 27 de agosto | 6:00 p. m. PT

Aprende sobre:

🏠 Tus derechos como inquilinxs durante el calor extremo
🌎 Cómo el cambio climático está afectando a lxs inquilinxs
🌡️ Cómo reconocer y responder a las enfermedades causadas por el calor

Los talleres son gratuitos y están abiertos a todxs, sin importar dónde vivas en el estado de Washington.

Y...

🎉 ¡Una persona participante del taller GANARÁ UNA TARJETA DE REGALO DE AMAZON DE $50!

👉 Haz clic aquí para registrarte:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/dMqT6cg4Sxa6L37_kBJVYA #/registration

Juntxs podemos construir comunidades más seguras y saludables frente al calor extremo.



NAACP of Thurston County
Gonzaga University
Gonzaga Climate Institute
Thurston Climate Action Team
Spokane NAACP

08/26/2026

Today in Spokane, I discussed our recovery and response to the devastating fires with legislators and city and county officials. I appreciate their engagement. We're working together to get help to the Washingtonians who need it.

✊ TONIGHT - Calling all TU Members! Monthly Membership Meeting![Español abajo]👇🗓 Wednesday, August 26 at 6pmCheck your e...
08/26/2026

✊ TONIGHT - Calling all TU Members!

Monthly Membership Meeting!

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🗓 Wednesday, August 26 at 6pm

Check your email for Zoom registration link.

👉🏼👉🏾👉🏿 Interested in becoming a member of the Tenants Union of Washington State?

Membership is free and open to all who are ready to get to work and make a difference! For more information click here: https://tenantsunion.org/membership
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✊ ¡ESTA NOCHE - Llamado a todxs lxs miembrxs de TU!

¡Reunión Mensual de Miembrxs!

🗓 Miércoles 26 de agosto a las 6:00 p. m. (PT)

Revisa tu correo electrónico para obtener el enlace de registro en Zoom.

👉🏼👉🏾👉🏿 ¿Te interesa ser miembrx de la Tenants Union of Washington State?

¡La membresía es gratuita y está abierta a todas las personas listas para involucrarse y marcar la diferencia!

Para obtener más información, haz clic aquí: https://tenantsunion.org/membership

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