Energize! Mobilize! Organize! is the theme of this year's APWU 27th Biennial Convention, set for July 15 -18 at the Huntington Place Convention Center in Detroit, MI.

The National Convention is the union’s highest decision-making body and helps the union chart its course for the future. Approximately 2,000 APWU delegates will debate and vote on resolutions that will be introduced on a wide variety of subjects. The resolutions give focus to the union’s goals and help us better serve our members.

Resolutions

June 1 is the deadline for the submission of resolutions for publication in the Convention Book. Resolutions are accepted from local or state affiliates, local and state retiree chapters or from Members-at-Large (who are the only members permitted to submit resolutions under their own signature). Resolutions adopted at division meetings, either during an off-year or immediately prior to the National Convention, are also accepted.

Resolutions from local or state affiliates and local and state retiree chapters must be submitted electronically through a special link on the union’s website that will be accessible only to local/state/retiree chapter presidents and to local/state/retiree chapter secretaries, treasurers, and secretary-treasurers. There will be a box to check, certifying that the submitter is the authorized officer, which will serve as an electronic signature.

Members-at-Large must sign and submit their resolutions directly to the National Secretary-Treasurer prior to the June 1 deadline. Resolutions must be typed, double-spaced and submitted individually (one per page). Resolutions not properly certified electronically or signed will be returned.

Resolution Archive

“We post the resolutions online to give union members and delegates the opportunity to discuss them in advance of the convention,” said APWU Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell.

In addition, each delegate will receive a copy of the resolutions in book form, so they will be able to review each proposal as it is debated. The current 26th Biennial National Convention Resolutions book may be viewed online here.

In accordance with convention rules, additional resolutions may be presented at the National Convention, provided they have been properly authorized by locals, state organizations, or members-at-large.

A List of Labor-Management Resolutions adopted by convention delegates from 1968 through 2022 is available here. These resolutions will not be considered again (except via a motion for reconsideration).

Click here for more information on resolutions. 

Convention Credentials

APWU locals and state organizations are required to register delegates to the National Convention online through the link below.

Registration begins April 1.

Officers will be prompted to log-in to the Members Only section of the APWU web site and enter a password. Only authorized officers (the president and one of the following: secretary-treasurer, secretary, or treasurer) are permitted to register delegates.

Delegate Registration

Once they have logged in, officers should click on Convention Credentials in the blue left-hand column. They will then be provided with instructions for selecting and registering delegates.

If submitted by the president, delegate names must be verified by an authorized officer; conversely, names submitted by the secretary-treasurer, secretary, or treasurer must be approved by the president.

If the president makes the initial request, an e-mail message will be sent to the secretary, treasurer, or secretary-treasurer.  If the secretary-treasurer, secretary, or treasurer makes the initial request, the request for confirmation will be sent to the president.  The officer who receives the notice requesting confirmation of the registration must visit the Convention Credentials registration page to confirm the request.  Once the registration request has been confirmed, officers may print out delegates’ credentials.

The Convention Credentials registration page will indicate the number of delegates local officers are able to register; the number of delegates that have already been registered, and the number pending verification.

Officers may submit delegates’ names individually or in groups. After delegates have been registered and verified, local officers will be instructed to print the credentials and bring them to the convention.

Officers who need assistance should e-mail hdecker@apwu.org.

2024 NATIONAL CONVENTION HOTEL

The room block will open on April 1. Check back at that time for more information on how to book.

The APWU negotiated a special room rate for this year’s convention at various hotels in downtown Detroit. The rate for single/double occupancy ranges between $198/night plus tax to $281/night plus tax, depending on the property. The cutoff date to make reservations under the group’s block is Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. ET. Please make your room reservations directly with the hotel. Rooms and rates will be based on availability. You must use a credit card when booking online. You will receive a confi rmation of your reservation via e-mail. Be sure to mention that you are with the American Postal Workers Union in order to receive the negotiated rates. Additional details, including links to book directly with the hotels, will be forthcoming.

Transportation

Information will be coming soon.

APWU has made arrangements with Enterprise/ National for discounted car rental rates for convention delegates. Information regarding reservations will be forthcoming.

Children’s Program

Kiddie Corp, a professional childcare company, will provide activities for delegates’ children ages 6 months to 12 years Monday, July 15 through Thursday, July 18, 2024 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Reservations will be necessary. An online link will be provided here, when available.

Registration must be completed by Monday, June 17, 2024.

Retirees Department Conference

Information Coming Soon

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