• 2026-2027 Union Leadership Institute Fall Semester Registration Form

  • Fall Semester | Oct 24-25, Nov 14-15, Dec 5-6

    IFT Headquarters | Westmont, IL

  • Spring Semester | Dates TBD!

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    New Leaders Training (formerly known as Bootcamp for Union Leaders) 

    This course is an entry point for new members and leaders. It describes the purpose, mission and structure of the union. Participants will explore leadership practices to improve communication and collaboration, while learning how to identify new leaders, build participation, and engage in coalition-building to grow a stronger, more antiracist and sustainable union. This course requires attendance for all three weekends: Oct 24-25; Nov 14-15; Dec 5-6.

    Introduction to Bargaining 

    The collective bargaining agreement (CBA) is one of the most powerful tools unions have to transform the working and learning conditions of members and communities. This course will provide a beginner-level foundation to the bargaining process and explore the basics to building an effective contract campaign that centers the common good. This course requires attendance for all three weekends: Oct 24-25; Nov 14-15; Dec 5-6.

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    REGISTRATION FEES are $400.00 per course

    LODGING for ULI at the Marriott Oak Brook Hotel is available for the following prices:

     

      Single-Person Room Two-Person Room
    October $179 (per night) $89.50 (per person, per night)
    November $197 (per night) $98.50 (per person, per night)
    December $149 (per night) $74.50 (per person, per night)

    The registration deadline for the Fall Semester is Monday, October 19.

    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 10 participants per class.

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

    CANCELLATION requests should be submitted to Billy Rivi at BRivi@ift-aft.org before 3:30 p.m. on Monday, October 19. Participants who cancel after this date or who are "no-shows" will be responsible for the full registration fee. 

    Registration for IFT's ULI courses is open exclusively to IFT members.

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    Contact Billy Rivi at BRivi@ift-aft.org with questions.

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  • HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS - Marriott Oak Brook Hotel

    Overnight accommodations for the Fall semester will be available at the Marriot Oak Brook Hotel, located at 1401 W. 22nd Street in Oak Brook, IL. Please designate your anticipated needs for each weekend session. You will have an opportunity to add or cancel a room prior to each session.
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  • December 5-6 2026 | I will need a hotel for the following nights (select all that apply):

  • DIETARY ACCOMMODATIONS

    Please let us know your dietary restrictions so we can best serve you!

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  • 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 Billy Rivi at BRivi@ift-aft.org. Early notice is necessary since some accommodations may require significant advance notice.

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