Young Workers Conference


The Young Worker Conference invites all workers, union or non-union, and activists from allied organizations to share ideas and grow skills for responding to the challenges facing working persons. Conference is led by workers 35 years or younger, but is open to all ages. You need only be young in spirit!  We welcome participants from all genders and all cultural or ethnic backgrounds. 


Information and registration for our upcoming conference below.

Past Events

You can review the curriculums offered at past conferences below. To see photos and video from past conferences, visit the Young Workers Facebook Page.

2025 Young Workers Conference

Taking on the World… Future Leaders on the Rise!

WHEN: June 26- June 28

WHERE: Somerset Inn in Troy, MI

COST: $600 ($540 tuition, $60 meal fee)


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REGISTRATION

COST is $600 ($540 tuition, $60 mandatory meal fee)

Please register and pay by June, 19th, 2025. If we receive the full $600 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 $540 tuition. You or your union must include the $60 meal payment with your registration. 

DATES AND TIMES

First check-in is Thursday, June 6th 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, June 7th. 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 May 30th, 2023.  Mention YWC 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, May 30th. 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 $600.00.

SCHOLARSHIPS

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