The MTA Summer Conference returns to UMass Amherst, from July 26 to 29, for four days of workshops, skill-building and community. This year's theme is Building on Legacies of Collective Resistance, which inspires us to learn from the long history of movements for labor, racial, gender, education and economic justice, as well as other related struggles for dignity. By grounding today’s political and social moment in historical context, we strengthen our confidence, cultivate hope, and build our capacity to translate hard-won lessons into effective action today.
Choose from over 100 sessions on union skills, professional development and anti-oppression education, plus bargaining and PDP certificate courses and graduate credit. If you are a new member, a new president or a next-generation leader, there is special programming for you.
New This Year: ESP Day and Retiree Day, as well as the return of Higher Ed Day. Evenings will include the Resistance Café, Karaoke Bash, Open Hangouts, trivia, and more. Whether you're a first-time participant or a conference regular, you'll leave more connected, more skilled and ready for the work ahead.
Scenes from Summer Conference
