February 2019
Dear Members, Friends, and Family,
I am issuing the official convention call to the 48th International
Convention of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU). The convention will
be held in Atlanta, Georgia at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, 265 Peachtree St NE,
Atlanta, GA 30303 from May 21-27, 2019. Our theme this year is “Reclaiming our
Country: United for a Better Tomorrow”. All general convention sessions will be
held at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta.
It has been a tumultuous year. We have seen the moral fabric of our society torn
apart like children from their parents at the border. We have the casualties of
voter suppression in both Georgia, Florida, and other states. We have seen Labor
attacked from all sides, and in the face of this we have seen success after success.
We have witnessed new social standards that will not accept racism and wage
oppression. With this in mind we will be gathering to layout the platform for the
work ahead of us. Please note all of our activities as the calendar is full.
Preconvention sessions begin Tuesday, May 21st. We will be offering the Carol Anderson Leadership Training. This is for CBTU Leadership looking to advance
their skills, their chapters and their regions. We will also be offering Common
Sense Economics – Train the Trainer. This training will empowers members on
how to explain and breakdown the economy. Special Registration is required for
both.
Wednesday, May 22nd Bill Fletcher Jr. has agreed once again to host a dynamic
session entitled: “Does the Labor Movement need to be Anti-Capitalist?” Special
Registration is required.
The general convention begins Thursday, May 23rd where we will get the climate
of our situation. May 23 – 26th is the general convention that puts a spotlight and
microscope on the issues impacting our communities and ways to fight back.
Registration for the 2019 convention can be done by downloading forms online at
the CBTU website, www.cbtu.org. Should you have any questions or need
additional information, please call the CBTU International office at 202-778-3318
or email us at cbtu@cbtu.org.
In Solidarity,
Rev. Terrence L. Melvin, President