2024-25 Union Leadership Institute | Standard Program

2024-25 Union Leadership Institute Standard Program Registration Form
November 2-3, 2024 | February 1-2, 2025 | April 26-27, 2025

All three sessions will be held in person at the IFT Healey Center in Westmont, IL
IFT’s Union Leadership Institute (ULI) program has been designed to meet the needs of both new and experienced local leaders and activists in all IFT constituency groups. Our 2024-25 ULI Courses will include:
- Building and Sustaining Union Power (Must enroll in teams of 2 or more)
- Effective Grievance Administration
- Introduction to Collective Bargaining
Full course descriptions are available at the IFT website, www.ift-aft.org.

Courses are presented over three weekend-long sessions. Participants must attend all three sessions to complete the training.

Training for each session will be on Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., and on Sundays, 9:00 a.m. - noon.

REGISTRATION FEES are $125.00 per weekend session ($375.00 for the year)

LODGING is available for $130.00 per night for single accommodations or $65.00 per night for double accommodations.
- 2-night stays will be for Friday and Saturday, and 1-night stays will be for Saturday.
- Roommates must be registered ULI participants for the double room rate.
COVID-19 To help ensure the health and safety of all participants and staff, ALL participants must provide proof of a negative COVID test dated no more than 48 hours before the start of each session.

Enrollment is limited for each course and registration applications will be processed in the order they are received. Classes will only be held with a minimum enrollment of 8 participants per class.

Participants will receive a registration confirmation, agendas for each weekend, and other course materials via the e-mail address provided on the enrollment form.

CANCELATION requests should be submitted to btwillie@ift-aft.org before 5 p.m. on October 30th. Participants who cancel after this date or who are "no-shows" will be responsible for the full registration fee.

The registration deadline is October 7, 2024 and is open to IFT members only.

Contact Benita Twillie @btwillie@ift-aft.org with questions.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email (do not use your school e-mail)*
Registration confirmation will e-mailed to this address
Phone Number*
Enter a valid area code and phone number.
LOCAL NAME*
IFT LOCAL NUMBER*
COUNCIL NAME (if applicable)
COURSE SELECTION - select one *
Classes will be filled on a "first-come-first-served" basis.
For participants of Building & Sustaining Union Power: This course will cover different types of union campaigns. Based on consultation with your local/council union president and IFT Field Service Director, what type of campaign do you anticipate being the most relevant for your local/council?

Contract campaignInternal organizing campaigncommunity-based campaignElectoral campaignLegislative campaign
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Overnight accommodations will be available for each ULI session. Please designate your anticipated needs for each ULI session. Participants will have the option of adding or changing their accommodations for future sessions as needed.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS - FALL SESSION*
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS - WINTER SESSION*
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS - SPRING SESSION*
ROOMMATE (please list roommate if you have requested a DOUBLE room hotel accommodation
Roommate MUST be a registered ULI participant
DIETARY RESTRICTIONS*
Please specify other allergies or restrictions below
OTHER FOOD ALLERGY/RESTRICTION
Tell us about yourself

Your answers to these questions will help us to know more about our ULI participants and help us create a more inclusive learning environment
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Please let us know about any physical or learning accommodations that will facilitate your participation in this training
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS: IFT will make every effort to ensure that accommodations are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Participants who anticipate a special need ensuing from a disability should contact Benita Twillie at 630/468-4066 or btwillie@ift-aft.org. Early notice is necessary since some accommodations may require significant advance notice.
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2024-25 Union Leadership Institute Standard Program Registration Form

November 2-3, 2024 | February 1-2, 2025 | April 26-27, 2025

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Tell us about yourself