29th Biennial (2026) Constitutional Convention

 

 

When:

April 22 - 25, 2026 - 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: $129.00 per night (plus applicable taxes and fees) (Friday & Saturday nights)
$109.00 per night (plus applicable taxes and fees) (Tuesday - Friday)
 Reservations must be made by March 21, 2026 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 directly through their Reservation System.
3. Call the hotel directly at the above number, option #9 to speak to someone.  Group #  MPWU2C258

Convention Registration:

$100.00 (prior to March 31, 2026

$125.00 (after April 1st)

Resolutions &
Officer Reports:		 March 1, 2026
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 20, 2026    
    Pre-Convention Prep and Meetings w/Hotel  
     
Tuesday, April 21, 2026    
  9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration for Convention  
       
  1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.  Audit of MPWU Finances  
  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
       
Wednesday, April 22, 2026    
  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
     
Thursday, April 23, 2026    
  9:00 a.m. General Session  
       
  6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Hospitality Traverse City Area Local Hosting
       
Friday, April 24, 2026    
  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 25, 2026    
  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.