Welcome to the 2026 Convention page!

This page will become your “convention bag,” stuffed with all the information that delegates and guests need to get the most out of the 2026 Constitutional Convention of the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, which will be held July 21-23 in Wenatchee. In the weeks leading up to Convention, we will be posting the tentative convention agenda, rules, proposed resolutions, workshop descriptions, forms, and everything else you need. This page will be continuously updated, so check back as Convention approaches.

Get READY

●  REGISTRATION — Click here to register for the 2026 WSLC Constitutional Convention online. The registration deadline is Sunday, June 21, 2026. Registering a group of 5 or more? Please reach out to Willa Kamakahi at wkamakahi@wslc.org for registration.

●  LODGING — The WSLC is proud to patronize a Union-represented hotel, Coast Wenatchee Hotel. We have a room block, with discounted room rates, and recommend that you reserve your rooms early, as the block will fill up quickly. Reservations may be made using this Coast Hotel Link or by calling (509) 662-1234. The Coast Wenatchee Hotel will confirm room reservations directly with guests. Room reservations must be made by June 29, 2026, after which rooms will be returned to general rates.

We have a block of overflow rooms at the Red Lion Hotel, Wenatchee City Center. Reservations may be made using this link , or by calling  (509) 663-0711 and providing the group code WSLC0720. Room reservations must be made by June 29, 2026, after which rooms will be returned to general rates.

●  OUR CONSTITUTION — Check out the WSLC Constitution and Bylaws to understand the structure and organization of the council and its annual conventions.

●  RULES — Check back in Spring of 2026 for the Convention Standing Rules for the 2026 Convention. These rules will be considered and voted upon by the convention body on Tuesday, July 21.

●  COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOL — The health and safety of everyone in attendance remains a priority. The WSLC encourages all participants to self-test for COVID before attending the convention. The WSLC recommends that all adhere to the CDC-recommended COVID prevention measures, such as staying current on vaccination, frequent and thorough handwashing, and staying home (or in your hotel room) and testing if you develop symptoms – you can find a list of known COVID symptoms from the CDC. Masks are optional at convention.

●  NEW DELEGATES — If you are a first-time delegate, check out the New Delegate page to find out what the WSLC is, what it does, and your role at this convention. We encourage you to attend the New Delegate workshop at 8:00 a.m. in Discovery A before the convention begins on Day 1 to get acquainted with the agenda, traditions and events associated with the convention.

Tentative AGENDA

Check back later for the Convention Agenda.

Convention WORKSHOPS

Convention COMMITTEES

Delegates appointed to serve on the following committees will be notified prior to convention. Check back later for meeting times and locations.

• Sergeant-at-Arms 
• Rules 
• Grievance 
• Labels & Unfair Lists 
• Legislative 
• Resolutions 

TRADE SECTION meetings

The Trade Sections meet at convention to elect trustees, consider support for organizing or defense efforts, and conduct other business. By WSLC Constitution, each affiliated local union is entitled to membership in one or more of the following Trade Sections:

Building Trades

Food & Beverage

Industrial Unions

Maritime & Transportation

Miscellaneous Trades

Check back later for meeting locations.

Proposed RESOLUTIONS

To be considered on time, all Proposed Resolutions must be postmarked and/or emailed to the Secretary Treasurer at ccarter@wslc.org no later than Sunday, June 21. Any proposed resolutions received after June 21 will be marked late and will be considered only if two-thirds of convention delegates vote to do so.

On Tuesday (7/21/2026) afternoon, the Resolutions, Legislative and Labels & Lists committees (see above) will meet to review and discuss Proposed Resolutions. These committee meetings are open to all delegates, but only those who have been assigned to serve as committee members will vote on whether to amend and/or recommend adoption of the resolutions. On Thursday, the committees will introduce each resolution to the convention floor for debate and action.

Convention EVENTS

On Monday, July 20, join us for an opening reception from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. You may pick up your Convention Credentials in the registration area during this time.  

On Tuesday, July 21, we will host our popular COPE event from 5:30pm – 8:00pm. 2026 is a pivotal year for working families and your contributions will be used for our COPE program. The suggested donation for a COPE event ticket is $35. However, for a donation of $50, delegates can get BOTH a COPE button and a COPE event ticket!

On Wednesday, July 22, join us for our annual reception, Women’s Committee silent auction, and an evening of fun. This year’s Casino Night will raise funds for the Foundation for Working Families (FFWF).

The Foundation for Working Families, established by the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO and its affiliates, provides critical assistance to union families across Washington during times of hardship or disaster.

Your registration includes food and drinks, plus one Casino Night entry ticket—redeemable for a prize submission. Bringing a guest? Additional tickets are available for $150.