Sunday:
Convention Opens
The 67th UE Convention opens with song and prayer and addresses by labor leaders John Hovis and Baldemar Velasquez.

Monday
UE Convention affirmed the right of all workers to bargain, strike and organize through resolutions and a spirited march on the North Carolina capitol.

Tuesday
On Tuesday, September 17, the UE Convention took a strong stand on civil liberties, heard a report on union finances, and recessed for workshops.

Wednesday
Extensive, sometimes emotional discussions at the UE Convention on Wednesday, Sept. 18 focused on building working-class unity in the workplace and around the world.

Thursday
In the final session, UE Convention delegates took stands on trade deals, war with Iraq and Social Security, among other issues.