APALA 18th Biennial Convention
Thursday, June 26th - Sunday, June 29th, 2025
Los Angeles, CA
The APALA Convention is held every two years in accordance with the APALA constitution. The Convention is the highest governing body of APALA. It is where we discuss, debate, and decide important policy and programmatic priorities for the organization. It is also a space where union members, community activists, and allies develop skills to strengthen our chapters and build power for the labor movement and our communities.
This year's theme reflects the urgency of the moment. "Solidarity. Resistance. Unity." means we must stand together to fight for our vision of the world. It means we must be strategic, vocal, and engaged as we push back against the attacks on workers, immigrants and democracy, while we also build a strong and diverse coalition to win.
At the 18th Biennial Convention, we will hear firsthand the stories of how the Project 2025 agenda is upending the rights and lives of workers and communities across the country. We will learn the skills to advocate for one another and move others to action. We will celebrate APALA's many achievements since our founding in 1992. We will also continue our long tradition of strengthening global solidarity by building on our deepening relationships with pro-democracy labor coalitions in the Philippines.
This year's theme reflects the urgency of the moment. "Solidarity. Resistance. Unity." means we must stand together to fight for our vision of the world. It means we must be strategic, vocal, and engaged as we push back against the attacks on workers, immigrants and democracy, while we also build a strong and diverse coalition to win.
At the 18th Biennial Convention, we will hear firsthand the stories of how the Project 2025 agenda is upending the rights and lives of workers and communities across the country. We will learn the skills to advocate for one another and move others to action. We will celebrate APALA's many achievements since our founding in 1992. We will also continue our long tradition of strengthening global solidarity by building on our deepening relationships with pro-democracy labor coalitions in the Philippines.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Convention registration rates reflect the increased costs of holding a convention in 2025. Full convention registration includes two lunches, gala ticket as well as the welcome kit (including t-shirt).
To make the convention accessible, we are also offering day rates at a reduced amount.
Convention registration rates reflect the increased costs of holding a convention in 2025. Full convention registration includes two lunches, gala ticket as well as the welcome kit (including t-shirt).
To make the convention accessible, we are also offering day rates at a reduced amount.
General registration includes all days of the convention and the Gala. Meals include lunch on Friday and Saturday and Gala dinner on Saturday evening. Pre-registration and welcome events start at 4 pm on Thursday, June 26. The Convention gavels promptly at 8:30 am on Friday, June 27 and is scheduled to adjourn on Sunday, June 29 at 1 pm.
Day Rates are only available for nonvoting delegates.
All attendees must be a member in good standing of APALA to attend the convention. Membership in APALA shall be open to any person who 1) is a member in good standing with a Union and who believes in the principles and policies of the Trade Union Movement, 2) retired in good standing from a Union and who believes in the principles and policies of the Trade Union Movement, 3) or is a person who believes in the principles and policies of the Trade Union Movement. Attendees include voting delegates who are determined by APALA chapters or unions as well as nonvoting attendees. Voting delegates are selected by May 19, 2025. Membership is not included in the cost of convention registration.
Registration is nonrefundable. However, registrations may be transferred with permission from the registration purchaser. Transfer of registration does not entitle the new registrant to delegate status. That will still be determined by either their chapter or union.
All registration transfers must be requested before June 20th, 2025.
Day Rates are only available for nonvoting delegates.
All attendees must be a member in good standing of APALA to attend the convention. Membership in APALA shall be open to any person who 1) is a member in good standing with a Union and who believes in the principles and policies of the Trade Union Movement, 2) retired in good standing from a Union and who believes in the principles and policies of the Trade Union Movement, 3) or is a person who believes in the principles and policies of the Trade Union Movement. Attendees include voting delegates who are determined by APALA chapters or unions as well as nonvoting attendees. Voting delegates are selected by May 19, 2025. Membership is not included in the cost of convention registration.
Registration is nonrefundable. However, registrations may be transferred with permission from the registration purchaser. Transfer of registration does not entitle the new registrant to delegate status. That will still be determined by either their chapter or union.
All registration transfers must be requested before June 20th, 2025.
SPONSORSHIPS
APALA Convention sponsors are true partners who help support our biennial event. This year, we have many levels of sponsorship that uplift our AANHPI leaders of the past. The link for sponsorship is here.
Please confirm your commitment by May 19, 2025, to achieve maximum benefits. If you are purchasing by credit card, you can use this form. If you are mailing a check or paying by ACH, please email [email protected] to let us know the sponsorship level you are purchasing and we will send you an invoice. We kindly request that payment be received by June 16, 2025. All sponsorship opportunities are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Have questions? Please contact us at [email protected].
You can also consider supporting our convention by making a modest contribution through this link.
APALA Convention sponsors are true partners who help support our biennial event. This year, we have many levels of sponsorship that uplift our AANHPI leaders of the past. The link for sponsorship is here.
Please confirm your commitment by May 19, 2025, to achieve maximum benefits. If you are purchasing by credit card, you can use this form. If you are mailing a check or paying by ACH, please email [email protected] to let us know the sponsorship level you are purchasing and we will send you an invoice. We kindly request that payment be received by June 16, 2025. All sponsorship opportunities are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Have questions? Please contact us at [email protected].
You can also consider supporting our convention by making a modest contribution through this link.
