The Michigan School for Women Workers


The Michigan School for Women Workers invites all union and non-union workers and activists from allied organizations to share ideas and grow skills for responding to the challenges facing working people with a special focus on women's issues and leaders. We welcome participants from all genders and all cultural or ethnic backgrounds. The Michigan School for Women Workers has been offering quality education since 1974.

Past Events

You can review the curriculums offered at past conferences below. As this is a long-standing conference, please note that not every year is represented. To see photos and video from past conferences, visit the Michigan School for Women Workers Facebook Page.

2025 Michigan School for Women Workers

"I'm Every Woman-We Can and We Do!"

WHEN: April 24-27, 2025 

WHERE: Somerset Inn in Troy, MI

COST: $640 ($560 tuition, $80 meal fee))

WORKSHOPS

REGISTRATION

COST is $640 ($560 tuition, $80 mandatory meal fee)

Please register and pay by April 17th. If we receive the full $640 payment by that date, you are eligible for the Express Lane—a shorter wait in line to check in. Mandatory meal payment covers 2 lunches and 2 breakfasts. Tuition assistance programs (TAP) cover tuition, but not meals. If using TAP, apply for $560 tuition. You or your union must include the $80 meal payment with your registration. 

DATES AND TIMES

First check-in is Thursday, April 24th from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. A welcome program that evening runs from 7 - 9 pm. There is a second check-in period from 7:30-9:00 am Friday, April 25th. Friday and Saturday programs begin at 9am and run until 5:00 pm. 

PLACE

The Somerset Inn, 2601 W Big Beaver Rd., Troy, MI 48084. 

HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS

Call (800) 228-8769 or (248) 643-7800 to reserve a room at the Somerset Inn at $124 per night (Queen Bed) or $149 per night (King bed) plus taxes.  Rooms are held at this rate until Thursday April 17th.  Mention MSWW for these rates. Note hotel cancellation deadlines. You will be charged if you fail to cancel by the hotel’s deadline. 

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS

The last date to withdraw at no cost is Thursday, April 17th. To be valid, cancellations must be emailed to CLCS.info@umich.edu. Registrants who not cancel by the deadline or fail to attend owe full payment of $640.00.

SCHOLARSHIPS

A limited number of partial scholarships are available. Call to inquire or refer to the scholarship portion of our website.