Who Should Attend:
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The Midwest School is a special event designed for working women, ran-and-file members, activists, staff and union officers.
The School is one of four regional women's schools sponsored by the United Association for Labor Education and hosted by university labor education programs.
The schools are a place where women unionists can share experiences, learn new skills and give one another support. Since the 1970's, the schools have educated thousands of women, many of whom have become leaders of their unions.
The 2010 Midwest School will provide the opportunity for women workers to share our experiences and arrive at new strategies together. While it's serious learning, we'll have fun, too.
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Tuition
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Registration is on a first come, first served basis. We strongly encourage registrations as soon as possible.
Stay on campus - get the full experience!
The Midwest School is designed to provide many networking opportunities beyond the regular sessions. We recommend staying on campus to get the greatest benefit from your experience.
Tuition
If you register by May 28:
Resident students Discount rate of $500
Commuters Discount rate of $325
If you register by June 18:
Resident students $550
Commuters $350
Tuition includes:
• All training and materials
• All meals, starting with dinner on Wednesday, July 28, and ending with lunch on Sunday, Aug. 1
• Field trip
• Opening reception and movie night
The resident student tuition also includes a single room for four nights (Wednesday, July 28, through Saturday, July 31).
You are responsible for getting to Minneapolis and for incidental expenses. Parking is available in university ramps for a fee. We recommend taking public transit to campus.
To register, please download and fill out a registration form and e-mail it to les@umn.edu or mail it the Labor Education Service. Call 612-624-5020 if you need assistance.
Download a pdf file in Spanish here Download a Word file of the registration form here.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations prior to May 28 are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations between May 28 and June 18 are eligible for a 50% refund. No refunds after the June 18 final registration deadline. However, we do encourage substitutions.
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Housing and Meals:
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Students in the Midwest School will stay in Yudof residence hall on the East Bank of the Minneapolis campus of the University of Minnesota. All rooms are single rooms, with one shared bathroom for every two rooms. Rooms include twin-sized bed, dresser, desk, chair, bed linens and towels. All rooms have free, wireless Internet service.
Directions to Yudof resident hall will be included in your registration confirmation. You also may view a campus map.
All meals will be provided in the dining room of nearby Comstock Hall and include a range of menu options, including many healthy choices. If you have special dietary needs, please indicate on the registration form.
All campus buildings are accessible. If you require special accommodation, please indicate on the registration form.
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English/Spanish Interpretation
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Simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation can be made available for all general sessions and some workshops. To make timely arrangements, we need to know by the early registration deadline of May 28. We cannot guarantee interpretation services for registrations received after May 28.
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Getting to Minneapolis
The Minneapolis-St. Paul area is served by a major international airport and the Amtrak line from Chicago. It also is accessible by Interstate Highways 35, 90 and 94. The Midwest School will be held on the East Bank of the Minneapolis campus of the University of Minnesota. The campus is easily reached by bus or light rail line from the airport.
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Child Care
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Child care will be provided during the day by licensed, union-represented child care workers. The deadline for requesting childcare was May 28th. There are a limited number of slots, but there may be cancellations. For more information, call the LES office, 612-624-5020.
Children under age 5 may stay free with their mothers in Yudof residence hall. Moms and children older than 5 will be hosted by local union members in their homes.
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Creating a Welcoming Space
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The Labor Education Service welcomes all women to participate in the Midwest School for Women Workers.
People of color, people with disabilities, lesbian, bisexual and/or transgendered people, recent immigrants, people whose first language is not English, people of all ages, people from all faith traditions and economic class backgrounds are welcome. In our diversity, we build solidarity as workers and union members.
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Deadlines
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May 1 - Deadline to request child care
May 14 - Deadline to apply for scholarship
May 28 - Deadline for early registration, to request interpretations and scholarship recipients are notified
June 18 - Final registration deadline
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