The largest gathering of the troublemaking wing of the labor movement is right around the corner! If you're registered for the 2026 Labor Notes Conference in Chicago from June 12-14, join us for this free online event this month to help you prepare.
When: Thursday, May 28
Time: 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time (5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Pacific)
Where: This is an online workshop and will be held via Zoom (sign up to receive the link)
Registration: Free »
General Registration is Closed! Join the Waitlist.
The Labor Notes Conference is the biggest gathering of rank-and-file union activists, union reformers, and all-around troublemakers out there. Due to extraordinary demand this year, we're almost at capacity and have had to close general registration.
WHEN: Friday, June 12, 2026, 9 a.m. to Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 3 p.m.
WHERE: Hyatt Regency O'Hare, Rosemont (Chicago), Illinois »
This workshop has limited capacity and is for stewards and elected officers who work with stewards - not staff. Please register only if this applies to you.
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You've been talking to your co-workers, and they say they feel overworked, underpaid, and increasingly pressured by productivity quotas and the ever present threat of discipline. How do you fight for better?
Secrets of a Successful Organizer is Labor Notes' core organizing training, in three sessions full of lively participatory exercises. We welcome first-timers and repeat attendees looking to sharpen their skills. »
