FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 27, 2023
CONTACT: DeLane Adams, IAM, dadams@iamaw.org, (202) 430-2271
ILCA 2023 Convention: Shaping the Future of Labor Communications
International Labor Communications Association Gathers for Bi-annual Convention in San Diego
(SAN DIEGO, CA) Nov. 27, 2023 — The International Labor Communications Association (ILCA) will convene its much-anticipated bi-annual convention in San Diego from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1, 2023. This marks the first in-person gathering since the onset of the pandemic, underscoring ILCA's commitment to fostering collaboration and sharing best practices among labor communicators globally.
ILCA, an allied organization of the AFL-CIO, plays a pivotal role in supporting labor communicators in North America. The convention will feature diverse sessions, the ILCA awards luncheon, workshops, and panel discussions on “Communicating in the 21st Century Labor Movement – Organizing for the Future.”
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The convention will begin with an Advanced Communicators Day on November 29, featuring a robust agenda centered around strike preparedness and contract campaigns. The ILCA Convention, spotlighting Advanced Communicators Day, will delve into the critical realms of Strike Preparedness and Contract Campaigns.
This opening day will feature insightful case studies on the most significant strikes in 2023 from the frontlines of labor.
On Nov. 30, the convention will delve into the tools and technologies shaping the contemporary labor movement. A featured panel on the Delta Air Lines organizing campaign and breakout workshops on topics like the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) for Union Communicators and Paid Digital Media will provide valuable insights to attendees.
The final day, Dec.1, will explore the post-pandemic dynamics of the labor movement with a featured plenary on "Labor Communications and the Left."
The convention will also include the ILCA Labor Media Awards Luncheon, celebrating outstanding achievements in labor communications.
“This convention is a crucial platform for labor communicators to strategize and equip themselves with the tools necessary to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the evolving labor landscape,” said ILCA President Chelsea Connor. “This convention will empower labor communicators with strategic insights and essential tools to adeptly navigate the dynamic terrain of the evolving labor landscape. It fosters resilience, innovation, and solidarity in facing challenges and seizing opportunities that shape the labor movement's future.”
In addition to workshops on digital organizing, media relations, and social media, the convention will feature a special session on “Where are We and Where are We Going? The State of the Labor Movement Across North America.”
Labor communicators, journalists, and advocates will have this unique opportunity to engage with industry leaders and contribute to advancing labor communications.
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The International Labor Communications Association is the professional organization of labor communicators. ILCA was founded on Dec. 5, 1955, and together we’ve expanded the voices of workers and labor issues in the media. ILCA membership is open to all national, regional, and local union communications professionals and members of the media. Membership is open to all AFL-CIO, Change to Win, and Canadian Labour Congress members, or affiliated with other regional or global federations, as well as to those not affiliated with those bodies. The ILCA’s members produce publications with a total circulation in the tens of millions and are dedicated to amplifying labor’s and workers' voices around the world. Through the power of its institutional presence, ILCA provides a platform to showcase, advance, and grow the work of labor communicators. For more information please visit our website laborcommunicators.org, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.