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When: |
April 16-17, 2024 - District Mtg/Training April 18-20, 2024 - Convention |
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Where: |
Park Place Hotel & Conference Center 300 E. State Street Traverse City, MI 49684 (231) 946-5000 |
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Room Rate and Reservations: |
$109.00 per night
(plus applicable taxes and
fees) Reservations must be made by March 15, 2024 to be under the block for the Michigan Postal Workers Union. Reservations can be made the following Three (3) ways: 1. Click on the picture (or here) to go to the website to reseve. 2. Click here for the information to make reservation by e-Mail. 3. Call the hotel directly at the above number, option #9 to speak to someone. Group # MPWU24 UPDATE!!! - We have met our block of rooms! However, they were able to add an additional 20 rooms at $139 per night. These rooms are with a view of the bay. Once these rooms are done, we are working with local hotels for overflow hotels and will update here when we have more information! |
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District Meeting Registration: | $50.00 | |
Convention Registration: |
$100.00 (prior to March 31, 2024) $125.00 (after April 1st) |
Resolutions & Officer Reports: |
March 1, 2024 Need to be sent to Exec Secretary by deadline to be included in the Convention Book. |
How to Write a Resolution PDF Word |
For a copy of the current MPWU & APWU Constitution, and National Agreement, click on News and Information tab above. | ||
Area Information |
Class/Event (Itineary) | Instructor / Provider (if known) | ||
Monday, April 15, 2024 | |||
1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. | Registration for District Meeting & Convention | ||
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Audit of MPWU Finances | ||
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 | |||
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Registration for District Meeting and Convention | ||
1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. | RI-399 | NBA Todd Elkerton | |
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Medicare Integration | Judy Beard (Natl Legislative & Political Director) (Health Plan may join in) | |
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Defending Discipline | NBAs Linda Turney, D Rathore, & James Stevenson | |
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | |||
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Registration for District Meeting and Convention | ||
9:00 a.m. - Noon | Basic Stewards training (all crafts) | NBAs Linda Turney and D. Rathore | |
9:00 a.m. - Noon | Dealing with Suspensions/Closure of Facilities (Arguing Letters of Demand) | NBA James Stevenson | |
9:00 a.m. - Noon | Line H - Small Offices | NBA Curtis Walker | |
9:00 a.m. - Noon | MVS | ||
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Advanced Steward training | NBAs Linda Turney and D Rathore | |
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Function 4s - Arguing Reversions in the Clerk Craft | NBA James Stevenson | |
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Effects of Article 12 in Impacted Facilities (Maint) | NBA Curtis Walker | |
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | MVS | ||
NOTE: NBA Todd Elkerton will be around both days to assist in classes as needed and answer any questions about RI399 | |||
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Constitutional Committee Meeting | ||
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | MPWU Executive Board meeting | ||
6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. | Hospitality | Traverse City Area Local Hosting | |
Thursday, April 18, 2024 | |||
7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Registration for MPWU Convention | ||
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Registration for Retiree Convention | ||
9:30 a.m. | General - Open Session | Posting of Colors, Benediction, and Speakers | |
Itineary is listed in the Convention Book | |||
6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. | Hospitality | Traverse City Area Local Hosting | |
6:00 p.m. - Gone | Pizza for COPA | ||
Friday, April 19, 2024 | |||
9:00 a.m. | General Session | ||
9:30 a.m. | Retiree Convention | ||
6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. | Hospitality | Traverse City Area Local Hosting | |
Saturday, April 20, 2024 | |||
9:00 a.m. | General Session | ||
9:30 a.m. | Retiree E-Board Meeting | ||
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Caucusing | ||
1:00 p.m. . | Election of Officers, Convention City, Delegates | ||
5:00 p.m. (or 30 minutes after adjournment of convention) | MPWU Executive Board meeting | ||
All times listed are subject to change. Due to training schedule with the instructors, classes may change. Check with Registration at event for current class schedule.