2025 SC AFL-CIO Legislative Conference

Dear Affiliates,

We are excited to invite you to the SC AFL-CIO 2024 Legislative Conference, where we will come together under this year's inspiring motto: "Resist, Rebuild & Defend: Building Working Power in Challenging Times."

Politics touch every facet of our lives from the air we breathe to the laws that dictate our working conditions. Your voice matters, and your participation is essential. Join us for an engaging discussion on the current state and federal legislation affecting our community and gain valuable insights on effective lobbying techniques.

Conference Details:

- When: March 25-26, 2025

- March 25: Guest speakers, including National Surrogate & former Senator Nina Turner and awesome representatives from the labor movement and our pro union supporters & Legislators.

- March 26: Advocacy day at the SC State House, where we will stand united to lobby for the issues that matter most to the labor community.

This is a pivotal opportunity for you to engage directly with your representatives and contribute to meaningful change. Together, we can strengthen our collective voice and build the power we need to navigate today’s challenges.

Bring your passion and commitment to this crucial event. Together, we can make a difference!

In solidarity,

Boris Gibson

President SC AFL-CIO

Registration

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Registration Options:

Mail form and payment to:
SC AFL-CIO
2999 Sunset Blvd
West Columbia, SC 29160
Online registration is available at: https://mobilize.us/s/glKLuf
In person registration is available on the opening day of the event for $45 from 9 to 10 am onsite.

Hotel Information

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Accommodation for travel to attend the 2025 SC AFL-CIO Legislative Conference is available at the Hilton Garden Inn located at 110 McSwain Dr, West Columbia, SC 29169. The hotel is 4 minutes, or 1.1 miles from the SC AFL-CIO office where the conference is being held.

The cutoff date for booking is March 1, 2025 by midnight. The AFL-CIO room rate is $149 plus tax per night. Rate is for single/ double occupancy. +$10 for each additional occupant. King or queen bed options available.

You may book your room on the following link or by contacting the Director of Sales:

http://www.columbiaairport.hgi.com/

For contact questions, please contact:

Kenneth Roberts
Director of Sales Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Airport
110 McSwain Dr, West Columbia, SC 29169
Office: (803) 391-4000 x604 /Fax: (803) 391-4001
Email: Kenneth.roberts@hilton.com
www.columbiaairport.hgi.com

We look forward to seeing you there!

In solidarity,

SC AFL-CIO
Legislative Committee

Event Sponsorship

Sponsorship Information

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Dear Brothers and Sisters,

As a leader of your organization and/or business, we are certain you understand the serious need for change in the state of South Carolina. Our organization, the South Carolina AFL-CIO is actively trying to ensure change occurs on behalf of all workers within the state.

We are reaching out to you for your support in helping us make the difference in the lives of everyone affected by erroneous laws, negative statements, and blatant attacks against labor and in particular the state of South Carolina.

We will be hosting a Legislative Conference on March 25 and 26, 2025 that will include educating, development, mobilization and a call to action.

We are asking you to stand in solidarity with us by purchasing a sponsorship ad in our program for the Legislative Conference. Following are the different levels of opportunity in which you can show your support:

Quarter page ad: $250
Half Page ad: $500
Full page ad: $1,000

To secure your ad today, please contact:

Jason Belton at (803) 977-0723 / beltondoesitbest2000@gmail.com or
James Smith at (803) 640-8399 / smithjames1312@gmail.com

Any support you can provide will be greatly appreciated.

In solidarity,

SC AFL-CIO
Legislative Committee

Agenda

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** Subject to Change


Time	Speaker	Affiliation/ Position
9:00-10:00	REGISTRATION
10:00 - 10:15	Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, Code of Conduct	Boris Gibson / Pres SC AFL-CIO, USW Kim Smith/ VP SC AFL-CIO, USW Lindsay McClelland/ OPEIU 277, SC AFL-CIO E-board
Morning Host	Eddie Byrams	SC AFL-CIO E-Board, IBEW 379
10:15-10:30	Welcome by President	Boris Gibson / SC AFL-CIO President
10:30-10:50	Jermaine Johnson	SC State House Representative District 52
10:50 - 11:05	Russell Ott	SC State Senator District 26
11:05-11:20	John King	SC State House Representative District 49
11:20-11:35	Annie McDaniel	SC Legislative Democratic Black Caucus Chair
11:35-11:50	Roger Kirby	SC State House Representative District 101 / Assistant Minority Lead
11:50-12:05	Sherry East	SC Education Association
12:05-12:30	Nina Turner	National Surrogate / Founder of "We Are Somebody"
12:30-1:30	LUNCH
Afternoon Host	Jason Belton	State Director with SC AFL-CIO
1:30-2:30	Chandra Childers -State of Working SC Workers Panel	Sr Policy & Economic Analyst EPI
2:45-3:00	Award Presentation	Boris Gibson
3:00-3:15	Break
3:15 - 3:30	Brenda C. Murphy	President NAACP - SC State Conference
3:30-4:00	Christale Spain	Chair of the SC Democratic Party
4:00-4:15	Agenda for Wednesday, Closing remarks	SC AFL-CIO President, USW
4:15	ADJOURN