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AFT Convention

Convention Call 2026

We are honored to call the 89th convention of the AFT. The AFT convention is the highest authority of our union and demonstrates union democracy at work. The convention is hereby called to convene at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C, on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. and will remain in session until such time as it has given full consideration to such matters as legally may be brought before it.

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Download housing information here.

Convention registration and housing will open in mid-March.

Important 2026 Deadlines

Monday, March 16Deadline for submission of proposed constitution and bylaws amendments.
Mid-MarchCredential packets mailed to affiliates.
Tuesday, June 2Housing deadline.
Thursday, June 4 Deadline for submission of proposed resolutions.
Tuesday, June 9Deadline for convention center or hotel space requests.
Tuesday, June 16Credential lists of all elected delegates and alternates must be submitted
 Committee choices of all elected delegates must be submitted.
 All good-standing requirements, with the exception of per capita, must be met.
Tuesday, June 30 Per capita must be paid through May 2026.