UPDATE, July 11: Workshop descriptions have now been posted at ueunion.org/convention/workshops.
UE’s 79th Convention will be held from August 24-28, 2025 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago, Magnificent Mile, with the theme “One Voice, One Fight, One Future.” The Convention Call and other documents were mailed to UE locals on April 15.
See the links below and on the right side of the page for information about hotel, transportation, and the local union subsidy program; the UE Anti-Harassment Policy and Procedures; a guide to writing convention resolutions; information about national officer elections; instructions for online registration; and a list of workshops.
About UE Conventions
The UE National Convention, held every two years, is the highest decision-making body in UE. It is composed of rank-and-file delegates elected by members of their local unions, plus five delegates from each Regional Council.
The Convention sets UE Policy for the coming two years — each local and regional council is encouraged to submit policy resolutions for consideration by the delegates. Following discussion and debate, delegates vote to adopt resolutions. Those that are accepted become the policy of the union.
The Convention also elects national officers, sets pay for officers and staff, and votes on any necessary changes to the union’s constitution. Learn more about UE conventions from our online pamphlet, “UE Aims and Structure.”