68th Annual Convention Coming to Wilmington, September 10-12th

Pursuant to the authority vested by the Constitution of the NC State AFL-CIO, we are excited to notify you that our 68th Annual Convention will be held at the Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton in our state’s charming “Port City”! We hope you will say “Count me in!” to join us Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, September 10-12th. Registration will begin at 7pm Tues. (9/9) and continue at 8am Wed. (9/10). We will convene at 9am on Wed. (9/10). Guest speakers this year will include SEIU President April Verrett, UNITE HERE President Gwen Mills, and Governor Josh Stein!
This will be the final convention with President MaryBe McMillan, who has announced that she is retiring after serving 20 years as an officer of our state fed and will not seek reelection this September. Come celebrate all we have accomplished under Pres. McMillan’s leadership and elect a new president and executive board for the future!
Hotel rooms start at $185 per night plus tax. The cutoff date for placing reservations is Thursday, August 7th. Book your stay online (best option) at bit.ly/ncafl25hot or reference group code “AFL” when you call 1-800-HILTONS. Reserve NOW - you can always make changes later! Refer to the Hotel Information flyer for more information.
REGISTRATION (ONLINE ONLY)
Visit bit.ly/ncafl25tix to register online. This is how everyone will register this year, whether you want to mail us a check or pay with a credit card through our secure online payment processor.
REGISTRATION FEES
Registration fees must be paid in advance by check (preferred, to save us processing fees) or credit card. Mail your check made payable to “NC State AFL-CIO, PO Box 10805, Raleigh, NC 27605” or pay online after first registering at bit.ly/ncafl25tix. The registration fees this year will be as follows:
Registration Type | Early Bird Rate (Until 7/25) | Standard Rate (Until 8/22) | Late Rate (8/23 until convention) | How to Register |
Delegates/Alternates | $175 | $200 | $225 | |
Guests | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
Retired Guests | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
Notes: The fee schedule for delegates and alternates is the same. Register before August 23rd to avoid paying the “Late Rate”. |
ELIGIBILITY
Only bona fide functioning organizations affiliated with the NC State AFL-CIO will be seated at the Convention. Only members in good standing of an affiliated organization will be seated as delegates. Dues must be paid through June 2025 by the start of the convention for delegates to be seated.
While we have provided an estimated number of delegates you can send based on your 12-month average membership through March 2025, payments received after today for membership through June 2025 may change your delegate eligibility. Refer to the schedule of delegate representation in ARTICLE IV, SECTION 2 of our Constitution for more information.
SPONSORSHIPS
Sending a full delegation is the #1 way to support a successful Annual Convention, but registration fees alone do not cover the full cost to hold these events. We created a sponsorship program so pro-union vendors and allies can contribute to making each convention more educational and inspirational for our attendees. Affiliates wishing to do so can become official convention sponsors as well!
Affiliate sponsors will get:
- A reserved table at the banquet.
- Priority access to the banquet buffet line.
- Additional reception & banquet tickets for their guests.
- Special recognition during the program and in printed materials.
- If your union would like to become a convention sponsor with a donation of $750, $1500, $2500, $5000, or in any amount, contact jeremy@aflcionc.org for details.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTIONS must be submitted at least 21 days in advance – so by Tuesday, August 19th – but sooner is better!