2008 National Legislative-Political Conference
The 2008 National Legislative and Political Conference will be held April 6-9, 2007, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Washington, D.C. The conference will give CWA members a valuable opportunity to meet with their Members of Congress in order to persuade them to act favorably on issues of importance to the union. This year registration, the workshops, and District caucuses will be held on Sunday, April 6. The conference’s opening session will begin on the morning of Monday, April 7. Please note this is a change from last year’s format.
On this site you will find:
The Conference fee remains unchanged at $110 and it covers the cost of the conference including materials and the Wednesday breakfast. The Congressional Reception fee is $80. If you wish to attend both the Conference and the Reception, you may submit one check payable to CWA in the amount of $190. The cutoff date for Conference pre registration is February 26, 2008.
You may complete and submit your conference registration online here. In addition, upon completing the online registration, please print and mail a copy of your form along with your check to the contact listed on the form .
Materials Distribution
Conference materials will be distributed to all pre registered delegates on Sunday,
April 6, between the hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the Regency Foyer of the
Hyatt Regency.
Late Registration
For those who miss the pre registration deadline of February 26 but wish to attend the Conference, registration will be available on Sunday, April 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Late arrivals may register on Monday, April 7, after 7:30 a.m. in the Bunker Hill Room.
Civil Rights and Equity Conference
The CWA National Civil Rights & Equity Conference will be held April 9-12, 2008, immediately following the Legislative Political Conference at the Washington Court Hotel (two blocks from the Hyatt). The fee for the conference is $140 per person. For more information, please visit the Civil Rights web page.
For members who wish to attend both the the Legislative and Political Conference and the Civil Rights and Equity Conference we are offering discounted rates:
- $250 for the Legislative and Political Conference, the Congressional Reception, and Civil Rights and Equity Conference.
- $200 for the Legislative and Political Conference only and the Civil Rights and Equity Conference
To take advantage of this discount, register at the Legislative and Political Conference registration page.
We will again use only the Hyatt Regency Hotel, located at 400 New Jersey Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001. The cutoff date for hotel registration is February 26. The room rate is $236 per night plus taxes. You may book your personal hotel room either:
- online by clicking here.
- by calling the Hyatt Regency direct at 202.737.1234
- by calling the Hyatt Hotels Central Reservations at 800.233.1234
After February 26, the room rate reverts to the higher customary rate and rooms are subject to availability.
This year’s Congressional Reception will be held the evening of Tuesday, April 8, 2008, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the Regency Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Tickets are $80. Each delegate registered for the reception will receive one ticket. No one will be permitted to enter or participate in the reception without a ticket.
I have invited all Members of Congress to the reception. Nonetheless, conference delegates are encouraged to send a letter personally inviting your Senators and Representatives to attend either the reception or alternatively the Wednesday morning breakfast.
Conference delegates are encouraged to request an appointment with your Senators and Representatives as soon as possible but not later than February 22, 2008. You should make the request in writing or by phone advising when you will be in Washington and offering your Senators and Representatives alternative meeting times.
Congressional calendars tend to fill quickly. To ensure you will be able to meet personally with your Senators and Representatives, I urge you to request appointments as soon as possible.
Fact sheets on CWA’s key legislative issues for 2008 will be posted in early March on the CWA legislative website. This will occur as soon as possible so that you are fully prepared to discuss concerns with your legislators. Also, fact sheets will be distributed at the Conference.
