Details

During the business portion of the Annual National Meeting, members will:

• Hear reports on our first year of education, organizing, and reform work

• Review our priorities and strategy for the Constitutional Convention

• Elect UMA Steering Committee members

• Vote on International Executive Board candidate endorsements

Following the business meeting, join us for a Happy Hour and Banquet to hear from activists across our union about recent contract and organizing victories, and what we need to do to keep up this momentum.

Stay to see the 39th UAW Constitutional Convention kick off the next day!

Haven’t joined UAW Member Action? Become a member here — or come to the Happy Hour and Banquet to learn more and connect with members who are leading change in our union.

Schedule:

Doors Open 3:30 - 4:00 PM

Annual National Meeting 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Happy Hour 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Banquet Dinner 7:00 - 9:00 PM

FAQ

Have a question that isn’t covered below or need help registering? Call (734) 535-1219 or send us an email.

• What is the purpose of this meeting?

  Member Action is a network of UAW members growing worker power and strengthening democracy in our union through education and organizing. Our Annual National Meeting is where we will discuss and decide on important strategic decisions for the year ahead, including IEB candidate endorsements.

• What does the registration cost include?

  Registration ($50) includes entry to the Business Meeting beginning at 4:00 PM, one drink ticket at the Happy Hour at 6:00 PM, as well as your meal at the Banquet Dinner at 7:00 PM.

• Is financial assistance available to attend the meeting?

  If you need help covering travel and/or rooming costs, give us a call or email.

• When should I plan to arrive in Detroit?

  Please plan to arrive in Detroit by the morning or early afternoon of Sunday, June 14. This is a “travel day” for the Constitutional Convention. If you are flying to Detroit as a delegate, you may need to inform your local when you need to arrive in Detroit and ask for a flight change.

• If I’m not a Convention Delegate, can I come to the meeting?

  Yes! While delegates will already be in town for the Convention, we also welcome non-delegates to attend. Our block of hotel rooms is available for guests on Sunday night. If you need a place to stay for more of the week, reach out to us, and we will do our best to help.

• If I’m not a Convention Delegate, can I watch the Constitutional Convention starting the next day?

  Members can request to register as guests. If you would like to attend as a guest and need help navigating this process, give us a call or send us an email.

• Can friends and spouses who are not UMA members attend?

  Only UMA members will be allowed to vote in the Business Meeting portion of the evening. Friends and spouses and are welcome to be present as observers and attend the Happy Hour and Dinner Banquet after.