Next Wave Conference 2009

AFSCME held the first national Next Wave conference for local and council activists on June 19-21, 2009 in Chicago, IL. Designed especially for young activists, age 35 and under, some sessions were offered for “older and wiser” activists and leaders who are playing a role in mentoring new and young activists.

 

Video: Conference Highlights

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Coverage of the Next Wave Conference

  • The Next Wave Hits Chicago
    AFSCME’s young members recently gathered in Chicago for the first Next Wave Conference – three days of activism, strategizing and learning about the labor movement.
  • Next Wavers Push Agenda at Chicago Conference
    Approximately 20 OCSEA members joined over 600 Next Wavers (union activists age 35-ish and under) and their mentors in Chicago for the first-ever AFSCME Next Wave Conference.

Next Wave Conference Materials

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