AFSCME 47th International Convention

AFSCME’s 47th International Convention will take place August 17 – 21, 2026 in Chicago.

Every two years, delegates from most AFSCME locals, councils and retiree chapters throughout the country participate in a week’s worth of debate, networking, skills learning, political action and other activities. Through open discussion of the issues that matter to public service workers and working families, delegates set our union’s priorities for the future, renew shared commitments and strategize to make us stronger.

When in session, the AFSCME International Convention is the largest governing body of our union.