2026 Council 5 Convention

2026 Council 5 Convention

We are very excited to host our 2026 AFSCME Council 5 Convention at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bloomington - Minneapolis South (7800 Normandale Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55439) from September 24-26, 2026!

Our goal is to make this convention informative, fun, and entertaining while elected delegates conduct the business of our union, attend workshops, and so much more! Below are some key highlights and information to help make this convention a success and easier for attendees. 

CONVENTION START TIMES / GENERAL AGENDA:

• CONVENTION ORIENTATION willstart on September 23rd from 6:30-8 PM for those interested in knowing more about the convention, what to expect, etc. And a second Convention Orientation training will take place on September 24th from 8-9 AM.Please register for either of these sessions via MemberLink BEFORE the September 18, 2026 deadline.
• The convention will be called to order onSeptember 24th at 9:45 AM. Then we will break for lunch and then re-convene at approximately 1:45 PM for the purposes of nominating the positions of: President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer, and conduct other business. Then we will recess after for the purposes of Sector and District Nominating Caucuses for the purposes of nominating Executive Board members. Sector and District caucuses needing to move to elections will take place on September 25th.
• The convention will reconvene on September 25th at 9 AM for the purposes of conducting business and then members will be released for the purposes of voting in an orderly manner, called by Local Union Number by Executive Director Bart Andersen. After voting, you are free to enjoy our photo booths, craft areas, and more, near the main ballroom doors in their designated areas. 
  • Workshops will begin on September 25th at 12:45 PM. You can choose your workshops and register before the deadline of September 18, 2026. 
• The Delegate Dance will start at 8 PM on Friday, September 25th! Come and see AFSCME Local 34 leader Kenneth Garnier and his amazing band play music as members and guests dance, laugh, and enjoy the party together!
• The convention will then reconvene on September 26th at 9 AM for the purposes of conducting business with an adjournment of 12 PM noon or before if the business of the convention is completed earlier.

WORKSHOPS:

Click below for a listing of available workshops to attend the afternoon of Friday, September 25th. The first workshop you choose will start at 12:45 PM and the second workshop you choose will start at 2:30 PM. 

Click here to login to MemberLink and register for workshops BEFORE September 18, 2026.

Additional Information:

• Resolutions for consideration of the AFSCME MN Council 5 Convention Delegate Assembly are due in to the Council 5 Office, per the proposed rules no later than twenty (20) calendar days prior to the opening of the Convention (September 4, 2026). Resolutions not meeting that deadline will be considered late resolutions and will require a two-thirds majority vote of the delegates for consideration. Resolutions are accepted only from affiliated local unions, sectors, districts, or policy committees. Resolutions shall be referred to the Resolutions Committee for recommendation to the Delegate Assembly.
• ACCOMMODATIONS: Upon request, any delegate with accessibility needs (i.e., interpreter) will be accommodated. We will be coordinating special accommodations requests. Email Liza.Allen@AFSCMEMN.org.
• Click here for hotel information, including accessibility information, check-in/check-out times, amenity information, and more.