Join us for the virtual Convention! ​

ABOUT CONVENTION 

​The APALA convention brings workers and allies together for powerful plenaries, APALA business, and an opportunity for attendees to take collective action. This convening links generations of organizers who are working to advance worker justice and continues the groundwork laid by decades of training programs, our political and civic engagement programs, and our series of successful immigration campaigns. APALA members in good standing, community allies, student activists and any other interested organizations can attend convention. Additionally, APALA welcomes members of all International and National Unions, State, and Local bodies.

This year's Convention will be virtual.
CONVENTION AGENDA

THURSDAY, AUGUST 5TH (Orientation)
9am-10am HT / 12pm-1pm PT / 3pm-4pm ET

FRIDAY, AUGUST 6TH
9am-12pm HT / 12pm-3pm PT / 3pm-6pm ET
Union caucuses @ 1pm HT/ 4pm PT / 7pm ET

SATURDAY, AUGUST 7TH
9am-12pm HT / 12pm-3pm PT / 3pm-6pm ET
Regional caucuses @ 1pm HT/ 4pm PT / 7pm ET

SUNDAY, AUGUST 8TH
9am-12pm HT / 12pm-3pm PT / 3pm-6pm ET
VOTING DELEGATES

Voting delegates may be members in good standing of a union, any union member who has retired in good standing, and any person who believes in the principles and policies of the labor movement. Delegates must be APALA members in good standing. Delegates will be determined as set forth by and in accordance to the APALA Constitution. Please check APALAConvention.org for more info.
REGISTRATION RATES

Please note that APALA membership is NOT included in the convention registration rate.

Early Bird Registration $50
*This rate offer ends on June 1, 2021.

Regular Registration $60

Hardship Registration FREE
*This rate is for those who are experiencing financial hardship
IMPORTANT DEADLINES

JUNE 7, 2021
  • APALA membership deadline for all candidates for the National Executive Board
  • Convention Resolutions to be considered must be postmarked or emailed to president@apalanet.org
  • Amendments to the Constitution must be proposed in writing or emailed to  president@apalanet.og 

JUNE 22, 2021
  • Chapter Voting Delegates and Alternates to be elected. 
  • Union Voting Delegates and Alternates to be selected.

AUGUST 5, 2021
  • Delegates must register their credentials with the Credentials Committee by 5:00pm PST.
NOMINATIONS

APALA members seeking to run for a position at APALA Convention can submit their nominations for At-Large Vice-Presidents ahead of time, or they can nominate themselves or another person off the floor during Convention Business. Please submit nominations to Nominations Chair (sliu@usw.org) and APALA Executive Director (alvina@apalanet.org) informing them of intent to run by Thursday, August 5 at 5pm Pacific Time. Please use the format below for submitting nominations:

SUBJECT: Nomination for APALA National Executive Board
  • Include your name, chapter, union affiliation or community group (if applicable)
  • Include the name, chapter, union affiliation or community group of the Nominee:
  • Include the name, chapter, union affiliation or community group of the person who will second the nomination:
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