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2026 Labor Notes Conference
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Saturday, June 13
 

9:00am CDT

I've Been Elected, Now What?
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:00am - 10:45am CDT
Getting elected was the easy part—running the union brings a new set of challenges. Hear from experienced reformers about how to turn things around at your workplace, get members involved, and move a program. Learn what pitfalls to avoid and what steps are essential to leading effectively at your worksite and in your union.
Moderators
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Alejandra Lopez

San Antonio Alliance of Teachers and Support Personnel
Speakers
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Alano De La Rosa

Teamsters Local 90
LF

Laura Fuchs

Washington Teachers Union
MR

Melissa Rakestraw

Letter Carriers Branch 825
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:00am - 10:45am CDT
Int’l Ballroom D

2:15pm CDT

Queers Against Authoritarianism
Saturday June 13, 2026 2:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
Attacks from the Trump administration on queer and trans people—including blows to gender-affirming health care, education, and legal gender recognition—are intertwined with efforts to erase the existence of immigrants in the U.S. and dismantle federal agencies and social safety nets. Hear how LGBTQ+ workers are involving their unions in these fights, organizing to protect the rights and dignity not just of queer and trans community, but of others as well.
Moderators
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Leigh Howard

1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East
Speakers
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Tara Chee

1199 SEIU
CM

Corey M. Blake Lascano

Chicago Teachers Union
MA

Mae apGovannon

AFGE Local 2157, Federal Unionists Network
RG

Reilly Gardine

SEIU Local 1021
Saturday June 13, 2026 2:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
Int’l Ballroom D
 
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