Online Registration is Closed
Both registration systems for MTA and UMass are now closed. Please register on-site. See MTA Onsite Registration and Check-in page for more details.
MTA Summer Conference returns to UMass Amherst from July 26 to 29 with four days of workshops, skill-building, and community under this year's theme: Building on Legacies of Collective Resistance. This theme 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, and especially from those communities who have lived under generational systemic oppression. 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, New President or Next Generation Leader, there is special programming for you. New this year: ESP Day and Retiree Day join the return of Higher Ed Day. Evenings feature the Resistance Café, Karaoke Bash, Open Hangouts, Trivia, and more. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a conference regular, you'll leave more connected, more skilled, and ready for the work ahead.
REGISTRATION DETAILS
NOTE: This is where you register for workshops only. After you complete this registration, you will receive a confirmation email from events@massteacher.org. For those who want to stay on-site in the dorms, this email will include a link to the UMass Conference Services website, where you will pay for your housing and meals.
REGISTRATION PROCESS
STEP 1: Register on this site for workshops. You will receive an email confirmation from events@massteacher.org.
STEP 2: Reserve your housing and meals with UMass ONLY if you are staying in the dorms. You will receive an email confirmation from notifications@irisregistration.com.
**If you do not receive each email confirmation you are supposed to or have issues submitting your registration, please email events@massteacher.org.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
The event registration and the online UMass registration for dorms and meals closes on July 14, after which attendees can only register on-site. Any registration received after July 9 will be assessed a $40 late fee, including those who register on-site. Be sure to register early with UMass to avoid unnecessary fees. Cancellations received (by UMass) by July 16 will receive a full refund MINUS a $60 cancellation processing fee.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
All MTA members are eligible and warmly encouraged to attend the Summer Conference. Members seeking to enhance their knowledge of content areas or classroom techniques will be delighted with the abundance of programs on these subjects. New and seasoned local leaders will find essential workshops to prepare them for their roles, to hone their union skills, and learn how their local can develop its full capacity.
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
As we come together, let's also join forces to reduce our carbon footprint. Opting for ride-sharing, utilizing public transportation, or carpooling not only fosters camaraderie but also minimizes the environmental impact of our travels.