When I was elected YDA Vice President last month in Louisville, I came to the job with a background in the labor movement and a deep commitment to young workers across the country. One of my top priorities in YDA is to continue building upon the relationship between unions and the next generation of Democratic Party leaders.
In 2010, I had the opportunity to attend the first annual AFL-CIO Young Workers Summit. I spent four days with union members of my own age, and I realized that we have a strong future, and in fact, a strong present group of leaders who are ready to take on any challenge.
The second annual “Next Up” Young Workers Summit will take place on September 29 – October 2 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The AFL-CIO has extended the invitation for YDA members to participate in the conference, and I hope many of you will plan to join me next month.
Register for the “Next Up” Young Workers Summit
Young people are making a difference all across the globe, mobilizing for social and economic justice from Egypt to Wisconsin. You can lend your skills and talents to this growing movement by joining the AFL-CIO and hundreds of young workers, activists and leaders in Minneapolis.
The registration and hotel deadline is September 1, and the conference fee is $35. More information can be found on the Next Up website.
Once you have registered, please send an email to labor@yda.org so we can keep track of how many YDA members are planning to attend.
I look forward to seeing you in Minneapolis!
In Solidarity,
Mike Corbett
Vice President
Young Democrats of America
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