Area 10, 11, & 12 District Meeting

&

28th Biennial (2024) Constitutional Convention

 

 

When:

April 16-17, 2024 - District Mtg/Training

April 18-20, 2024 - Convention

Park Place Hotel Traverse City - World Rainbow Hotels

Where:

Park Place Hotel & Conference Center
300 E. State Street
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 946-5000
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!
   
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.