Silicon Valley DSA

Comms Committee Meeting
2025-09-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-01 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
A lot of work goes into keeping our chapter running behind the scenes. The Comms Committee focuses on outreach and communication, including the monthly newsletter and social media acounts. Please feel free to join and learn about what it takes to reach out to our community.

Register for the Zoom here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/hrOxMwbATKilZorbWwoytg

Tech Committee Meeting
2025-09-15 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-01 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
The Tech Committee meets bi-weekly to organize and maintain our chapter’s tech infrastructure: the chapter website (https://svdsa.org), automations, and more! If you’re curious about how we use technology for good or if you want to build systems that attract and empower DSA members, join #cmte-tech-data on Slack or swing by the Zoom!
Register for the Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XbMFPFzMQVGH1sXutjLxRg

Measure A & Prop 50 Remote Phonebanking
2025-09-15 17:45 - 20:00, 2025-09-08 17:45 - 20:00 | Zoom
Join the Silicon Valley DSA and the South Bay Labor Council for remote phonebanking to build the support we need to pass Measure A and Proposition 50! Have a laptop available, if able.
RSVP here: https://actionnetwork.org/campaigns/sv-dsa-measure-a/
Join the Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82291822916?pwd=[REDACTED]

San Jose Clothing Swap
2025-09-14 12:30 - 16:30 | San José Peace and Justice Center, San Jose Peace and Justice Center, 48 S 7th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
SJ Clothing Swap is mutual aid for our community through clothing and fabric, with an emphasis on sustainability, queer expression, intersectional community care, accessibility, and community organizing. We’re focused on:
– Quality clothes for all
– Being a safe space for exploring your style and gender expression
– Building local community and making new friends
– Combating fast fashion, clothing overproduction & overconsumption, and textile waste (keeping clothes out of landfills)
We want to help you clear your closet of clothes, shoes and accessories that you don’t wear, and take home amazing new styles for free! We stop taking donations at 3:30 PM!

Measure A & Prop 50 Canvassing
2025-09-13 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-06 09:00 - 13:00 | SEIU Local 521 Union Hall, 2302 Zanker Rd, San Jose, CA, 95131
Join the Silicon Valley DSA and the South Bay Labor Council for canvassing to build the support we need to pass Measure A and Proposition 50! We’ll depart from SEIU Local 521 Union Hall.
RSVP here: https://actionnetwork.org/campaigns/sv-dsa-measure-a/

SJPJC Garden Day
2025-09-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-06 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-30 09:00 - 12:00 | San José Peace and Justice Center, San Jose Peace and Justice Center, 48 S 7th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
The Silicon Valley DSA Mutual Aid Working group, in association with San Jose Food Not Bombs and South Bay Mutual Aid, is hosting a garden and build day this Saturday at the San Jose Peace and Justice Center (SJPJC)! We will be moving soil, planting plants, garden maintenance, and finishing the drip irrigation! Be sure to bring gloves, a hat, earplugs, sunglasses, and sunscreen! If you have tools like a shovel, they will be needed!
Location Details
San Jose Peace & Justice Center Parking Lot
48 S. 7th Street
San Jose CA 95112
Parking
There is street parking and parking garages close by on 4th street. Do not park at the Grocery Outlet they will tow your car.
Public Transportation

Bus: 7th & Santa Clara (Rapid 523, 64), San Carlos / 7th (22, 23, 66), San Fernando & 7th (72,73)
Light Rail: Santa Clara Station – Blue and Green Line
Train: San Jose Diridon Station – take Rapid 500 to Santa Clara / 6th or 22 to San Carlos / 7th
Wheelchair Accessibility

We will mostly be working outside the Center itself in the garden. To enter the Center itself: There is a wheelchair lift to access the 1st floor behind the building past the gate. Please ring the doorbell next to the lift for assistance.
Guidelines
For anyone entering the Center, it is recommended that you wear a mask. Thank you!

Socialist Social!
2025-09-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Olympus Caffe & Bakery, 135 Castro St, Mountain View, CA, 94041, United States
Curious about socialism but don’t know where to start? In need of some comradely time to unwind? Want to connect with other local comrades and build community? Join us for a chill, relaxing social!
All ages welcome! This venue has food, snacks, and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). This venue is also located right next to the Mountain View Caltrain station and is accessible via VTA.
Olympus Caffe & Bakery
135 Castro St.
Mountain View, CA
Friday, Sept 12, 2025
6pm

Electoral Working Group Meeting
2025-09-11 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
The electoral working group will meet to discuss and plan for current and future electoral projects. All are welcome.
Register for the Zoom here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lMhKwarkTNqJPSg6qjXeUQ

Measure A & Prop 50 Phonebanking
2025-09-11 17:30 - 20:00, 2025-09-10 17:30 - 20:00, 2025-09-09 17:30 - 20:00, 2025-09-04 17:30 - 20:00 | SEIU Local 521 Union Hall, 2302 Zanker Rd, San Jose, CA, 95131
Join the Silicon Valley DSA and the South Bay Labor Council for in-person phonebanking to build the support we need to pass Measure A and Proposition 50! Bring a laptop if able and consider wearing red or DSA swag!
RSVP here: https://actionnetwork.org/campaigns/sv-dsa-measure-a/

Political Education Working Group Internal Meeting
2025-09-10 19:30 - 21:00 | CA
This is our once monthly meeting where we review planned curriculum, vote on future topics, hear proposals for working group activities and handle administrative tasks. Join us to do the behind the scenes tasks that make the educational events possible.
Zoom registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/smcCFZ6_TUa25E2ZQp-Oiw#/registration

Anti-Fascist Working Group Charter Drafting
2025-09-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
The provisional Anti-Fascist Working Group will have a working meeting to draft a charter for submission and approval by the general membership at our September monthly meeting. We will meet on Zoom to contribute and complete what we have been working on asynchronously beforehand on Wednesday September 10 from 6-7 pm. Register for the Zoom here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/A_JwsixNTpm7NhMx7u_QdQ

Labor Working Group Meeting
2025-09-09 18:30 - 19:30 | CA
Let’s use the energies of the Labor Day weekend to grow SV DSA’s presence and strength in labor movements in the South Bay!
Much to report on, and to plan: supporting up-coming organizing efforts and strike planning. Specifically, stepping up to volunteer as Solidarity Captains for the Starbucks workers fight, and for tech worker organizing; creating liaisons with EWOC, the Emergency Workplace Organizing Committee; creating a sub-group to organize current DSA union members to work in a variety of ways to strengthen our power.
And a movie night (following up on “American Agitators”) to plan and begin outreach for. A movie that will touch on an ongoing struggle to unionize Amazon!
Please join us on zoom. Register for the zoom here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84900875931?pwd=[REDACTED]

Leadership Meeting: Steering Committee
2025-09-09 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-09-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom
The elected officers (Steering Committee) meet every week on Zoom to check in on our Chapter’s administration, make decisions on behalf of the Chapter in between general meetings, and collaborate on urgent tasks. If you’re interested in the nuts and bolts of Chapter administration or have questions for the officers, you’re welcome to attend.
Register on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pP5BIdvzQMKTuXGL-d-ohw

Administrative Committee Meeting
2025-09-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
A lot of work goes into keeping our chapter running behind the scenes. We need to communicate with members through our newsletters and social media, and perform many necessary administrative tasks. The Administrative Committee will have a meeting that is open to all interested in helping keep the Chapter running smoothly.
Register for the Zoom here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81176574306?pwd=[REDACTED]

South Bay Labor Council movie screening, "American Agitators."
2025-09-05 18:00 - 20:30 | 2302 Zanker Rd, San Jose CA, 2302 Zanker Rd, San Jose, OR, 95112, United States
The Labor WG of Silicon Valley DSA invites all labor-interested folks to join us in attending the screening of “American Agitators,” which won the Best Documentary award at Cinequest in San Jose this year! In the words of one review, it “chronicles the life and teachings of Fred Ross, Sr., who understood that inequality leads to injustice. Inspiring a new generation of activists to organize for systemic change, the film shows how collective action can combat racism, bigotry, and greed.”
Free admission.
Come join your Labor WG comrades in solidarity with the South Bay Labor Council, as we build a stronger relationship between our chapter and organized labor.
And stay tuned for a later screening, by the Labor Working Group, of “Union,” the documentary of the fight for the Amazon Labor Union. That will happen late in September, or early October.
Hope to see you on Friday the 5th of September! Help spread the word.

International Solidarity WG Meeting
2025-09-03 18:30 - 20:00 | CA
Join our International Solidarity Working Group as we organize for a free Palestine, protections for immigrants, an end to US imperialism, and a liberated international working class!
Please register for the Zoom meeting here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Pzfk-whGRre39zr8rv2Dew
Read more about the International Solidarity Working Group at https://siliconvalleydsa.org/international-solidarity/.

Provisional Anti Fascist Working Group Meeting
2025-09-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
With the attacks from the Trump administration and the continued descent into fascism, the organized left is a necessary force to maintain human dignity and empower the working class. Members of Silicon Valley DSA are considering the formation of an official anti-fascist working group to help fill that role. We will discuss the results from the resolution to oppose Automated License Plate Readers discussed at our August chapter meeting, work towards the creation of an official working group charter, and decide on future projects and organizing efforts.
We will meet Wednesday September 3 from 6-7 pm on Zoom. Register for the meeting here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/cUjz63EvTT6JmdkRq5uSxw

How To Have An Organizing Conversation
2025-08-31 12:00 - 14:00 | CA
In a world of low worker consciousness, red baiting, and political polarization socialists must become master communicators. When it comes to the health of relationships, teams, and organizations, communication makes all the difference. Join your fellow DSAers as we split our time between lecture and roleplaying on some hard conversations. Light refreshments will be provided but you are recommended to bring your own lunch!
Date: Sunday, August 31st
Location: 2302 Zanker Rd, San Jose CA 95131
Time: 12pm – 2pm
RSVP Here: https://actionnetwork.org/events/2025-8-31-how-to-have-a-hard-conversation?

Seed Saver Event
2025-08-30 15:30 - 16:30 | San José Peace and Justice Center, San Jose Peace and Justice Center, 48 S 7th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Join us for a special Seed Saver Event this Saturday (8/30) from 3:30PM to 4:30PM at the San Jose Peace & Justice Center (48 S. 7th St. #101)!
There will be a live demonstration and discussion on seed saving techniques and building food independence. There will also be seeds available!
Hope to see you there!!

August Chapter Meeting
2025-08-30 13:00 - 15:00 | SEIU Local 521 Union Hall, 2302 Zanker Rd, San Jose, CA, 95131
Join Silicon Valley DSA for our August General Meeting! This meeting will feature a report back by our delegates to DSA’s National Convention resolutions, updates from our working groups and ongoing projects, as well as a space to connect with comrades and discuss our current and future work as a Chapter.
We welcome everyone to our meetings, whether you’ve been involved for a long time or are curious to learn more. To take part in Chapter decisions as a voting member, please sign up with National DSA at https://dsausa.org/join.
This meeting will be held in person, with the option to participate virtually via Zoom.
2302 Zanker Rd
San Jose, CA 95131
Saturday, August 30th
1PM – 3PM
Register for the Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/swt-4SxtTPudtlzBYKKU9g
RSVP here: https://actionnetwork.org/events/august-chapter-meeting-7
