2005 Southern School for Union Women

Union Women: Strengthening the Labor Movement

July 29 - August 2, 2005

Join union women from all over the South for four days of training and networking. Women representing a variety of unions, jobs, and backgrounds come together to develop organizing and leadership skills and to be energized and inspired for their work in the labor movement. Participants attend two workshops over four days, as well as general sessions on current economic, political, and legislative issues affecting unions and workers. Instructors and speakers are university labor educators and union staff members.

• Location:

The Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa
239 Central Avenue
Hot Springs, Arkansas 71901
(800) 643-1502 or (501) 623-7771
www.arlingtonhotel.com

• Registration Deadline: July 8, 2005. A confirmation letter and more details will be sent upon receipt of your registration. Online Registration or Brochure.

• Seminar Check-In: July 29, 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

• Seminar Hours: The program will open on Friday July 29 at 6:30 p.m. and will end by 1pm on Tuesday August 2.

• Registration Fee: $320 Fee includes four breakfasts, three lunches, instruction, and materials. No refunds can be made after June 30.

• Hotel Accommodations: Not included in the registration fee. You must make your own reservations. The room rate is $72 for single occupancy and $82 for double occupancy, plus tax. Please mention the Southern School for Union Women to receive this rate.

• Travel Information: Air travel to Hot Springs is through Little Rock National Airport, with a van shuttle to Hot Springs.

• Local Sites and Activities: The William Jefferson Clinton Presidential Library and the Central High Visitors Center and Museum are located in Little Rock. The Hot Springs National Park includes historic bathhouses and spas.

• Scholarships: A limited number of partial scholarships are available. You may download the scholarship application online at scholarshipap05.pdf or call (501) 569-8483 to request an application form. Application deadline is June 1, 2005.

• Questions: Contact Marquita Walker at mrwalker@ualr.edu or Diane Thomas-Holladay at dlthomashol@ualr.edu or call (501) 569-8483.

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