The 33rd Consolidated Convention will be held over a 4-day period. Click on each day below for a list of times and speakers. All convention sessions will be conducted in the Octavius Ballroom, Caesar’s Palace.
Convening times for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are approximate. The Rules Committee will set official convening, lunch, and adjournment times when they give their report; however, the Convention will remain in session each day until all necessary work has been completed.
Monday, July 18th
Convene Assembly |
9:00 a.m. |
International President’s Report and Address | Newton B. Jones |
Invocation | Brother Terry Melvin, President, Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, and Secretary-Treasurer, New York State AFL-CIO |
Recognition of Fallen Boilermakers | William T. Creeden, International Secretary-Treasurer |
Presentation of the Colors National Anthems |
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Pledge of Allegiance | Miguel Fonseca, International Representative |
Guest Speaker | Cecil Roberts, UMWA International President |
Military Recognition | William T. Creeden, International Secretary-Treasurer |
Guest Speaker | Marcus Luttrell, retired U.S. Navy SEAL "Lone Survivor: A Tribute to Courage, Honor and Patriotism" |
Appointments | Parliamentarian Convention Assistant Chair |
Committee Appointments | |
Recess for Lunch |
NoonConvention delegates are responsible for their own meals. On Monday, July 18, three separate luncheons will be provided for family and guests of delegates. Spouse/Guest Luncheon |
Reconvene Assembly |
To Be Announced |
Committee Reports | Credentials Committee Rules Committee |
Guest Speaker | Richard Trumka, AFL-CIO President |
Tuesday, July 19th
Convene Assembly |
8:30 a.m. |
Invocation | Rabbi Craig Rosenstein, Temple Bet Emet of Las Vegas |
Guest Speaker | Hassan Yussuff, President, Canadian Labour Congress |
Guest Speaker | Ed Smith, CEO, Ullico |
Committee Reports | Credentials Committee Constitution and Law Committee |
Recess for Lunch |
NoonConvention delegates are responsible for their own meals. |
Reconvene Assembly |
To Be Announced |
Committee Reports | |
Evening Entertainment |
Officers' Reception 7:00 p.m.All delegates and their family members and guests are invited. Augustus Ballroom |
Wednesday, July 20th
Convene Assembly |
8:30 a.m. |
Invocation | Father Ron Zanoni, Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Vegas |
Guest Speaker | Robbie Hunter, President, California Building Trades |
Committee Reports | |
Guest Speaker | Kemal Özkan, Assistant General Secretary, IndustriALL |
Committee Reports | |
Guest Speaker | Ian MacGregor, Chairman, North West Upgrading |
Committee Reports | |
Recess for Lunch |
NoonConvention delegates are responsible for their own meals. |
Reconvene Assembly |
To Be Announced |
Committee Reports | |
Evening Entertainment |
Cocktail Reception 6:00 p.m.All delegates and their family members and guests are invited. in front of the Palace Ballroom Dinner and Concert 7:00 p.m.All delegates and their family members and guests are invited. Augustus Ballroom |
Thursday, July 21
Convene Assembly |
8:30 a.m. |
Invocation | J. Barry Vaughn, Christ Episcopal Church of Las Vegas |
Guest Speaker | Michael Hayes, Director/OLMS, DOL |
Committee Reports | |
Closing Remarks | |
Adjourn Convention Sine Die |