Sponsored by the California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO and the State Building and Construction Trades Council
CLICK HERE to download the conference registration form and workshop descriptions.
CLICK HERE for complete travel and hotel information (pdf)
Wednesday, April 30 and Thursday, May 1, 2008
Sheraton Grand Hotel
1230 J Street, Sacramento, CA
Join the California Labor Federation and the State Building and Construction Trades Council to:
- Learn about labor’s bills and policy initiatives
- Educate your legislators about workers’ issues
- Develop your members’ lobbying skills
This is an opportunity for union leadership, staff and members to come together, show our power in the Capitol and build labor’s strength. Don’t miss it!
SCHEDULE:
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30
9:00 am Plenary Session
10:45 am Overview of Labor’s 2008 Legislative Priorities
12:30 pm Luncheon Plenary with Guest Speaker
1:45 pm Topical Workshops
- The Future is Green: Green Building/Technology
- State Budget Crisis
- Protecting Worker Health and Safety
- Reviving California’s Infrastructure with Alternative
- Revenue Sources, Public-Private Partnerships
- Labor Law Enforcement
- California and Water: Thirsty for a Comprehensive Policy
5:30 pm Reception and Dinner honoring state legislators who supported all of labor’s 2007 bills
THURSDAY, MAY 1
8:00 am–3:00 pm Lobby day. Join your labor council and meet with legislators to seek their support for labor’s legislation.
HOTEL INFORMATION:
Location:
Sheraton Grand Hotel
1230 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Room Reservations:
Phone: 916-447-1700
Standard Room rate: $174
Due to overwhelming response, the room block at the Sheraton is already full! A few rooms are still available at the Sheraton for the full hotel rate of $271 per night. However, reduced-rate accommodations are available at two other hotels within walking distance.
The Holiday Inn Express Sacramento Convention Center is located at 728 16th Street in Sacramento. Call 916-444-4436 for reservations, and mention the Joint Legislative Conference to receive a discounted room rate of $105 per night.
The Best Western Sutter House is located at 1100 H Street in Sacramento. Call (916) 441-1314 for reservations, and mention the Joint Legislative Conference to receive a discounted room rate of $115 per night.
CLICK HERE to download the conference registration form and workshop descriptions.