OFFICIAL CALL TO THE
2025 FINANCIAL OFFICERS’ CONFERENCE
March 9 - 14, 2025
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
265 Peachtree Center Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30303
EVENT INFORMATION
The Secretary-Treasurer’s office will hold its annual Financial Officers’ Conference (FOC) Sunday, March 9, through Friday, March 14, 2025. The conference will be held at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis.
Participants will have an opportunity to attend core classes that offer in-depth training and resources specific to the duties of their elected position. These classes provide extensive training on targeted topics like step-by-step instructions for completing and electronically filing LM and 990 forms, administrative roles and responsibilities, and trustee training. Plenary sessions will cover topics of interest to all participants.
Delegates will attend two (2) WORKSHOPS. There will be four (4) to seven (7) workshops offered so training can be interest specific. Workshop selections and descriptions can be found in the registration link in Local Union Information System (LUIS). Workshop capacity is limited. Local unions responding early with completed registration form and non-refundable fees will have the best chance of being placed in their workshops of choice before capacity is reached. Be sure to register early!
Eligibility To Attend
The conference is open to Local Union Presidents, Financial Secretaries/Treasurers, Trustees, and Recording Secretaries. Local Union Bookkeepers may also attend.
EVENT DETAILS AND AGENDA
SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 2025
TRAVEL DAY
Registration ~ 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2025
Registration ~ 7 a.m.
Conference Hours ~ 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Lunch Provided
(deduct lunch from per diem)
TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2025
Conference Hours ~ 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Lunch Provided
(deduct lunch from per diem)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2025
Conference Hours ~ 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Lunch & Dinner Reception Provided
(deduct lunch & dinner from per diem)
THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2025
Conference Hours ~ 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Lunch Provided
(deduct lunch from per diem)
FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2025
Class Hours ~ 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Conference concludes after lunch
Lunch Provided
(deduct lunch from per diem)
SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025
TRAVEL DAY
The Secretary-Treasurer will host a dinner reception on Wednesday, March 12, at 6 p.m. We encourage all participants to attend.
REGISTRATION
Pre-Event Registration
Registration for the event will be done through LUIS by selecting under the ‘Conference’ tab. Pre-registration will be open from December 18, 2024, until February 14, 2025. The conference registration fee is $500.00 per participant and must be paid by local unions using ACH. Local unions will pay online through LUIS by choosing ‘FOC’ then ‘FOC Payment’ option under the ‘Conference’ menu.
If you are not registered on LUIS, please use the link and login information below:
https://foc.uaw.org
username: UAWFOC
Password: FOC2025
If it is necessary for a participant to cancel, no refunds will be issued after February 14, 2025, however local unions may replace participants no later than February 28, 2025.
Guest Registration - NEW POLICY
Participants may bring a guest who will share the hotel room reserved for the participant. Guests may participate in the lunch meals and the dinner reception for an additional cost of $550.00 (this amount is subject to change). Payments for guests can be made at the time of registration in the form of a check, made payable to the International Union, UAW. Upon receipt of payment a guest badge will be made and issued to your guest. This badge will need to be worn at all times when attending meals.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Travel for Participants
Conference participants are responsible for making their own hotel and travel arrangements. The travel dates are Sunday, March 9, and Saturday, March 15.
All participants are expected to arrive at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis by 7 a.m. on Monday, March 10, and remain until the conference concludes after lunch on Friday, March 14. Arrivals and departures should be arranged accordingly.
Arrangements for booking airline reservations have been made with Travel Solutions International (TSI USA). TSI USA requires a one-time registration for each local union agreeing to their services. If you have not previously submitted the required information, please use this link, (https://form.jotform.com/210403752631041). Please allow 24 hours for TSI USA to process your registration. Once the local union is registered, you may call TSI USA at (866) 397-0667 to make airline reservations. The transaction fee for making airline reservations is $25.00 per person.
Travel for Guests
In keeping with UAW policy, guest travel is not a reimbursable expense and reservations for guest travel cannot be made through the UAW’s travel partner (TSI USA).
Ground Transportation
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is a quick and inexpensive option for transportation around the City of Atlanta. They offer transportation from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport directly to the Atlanta Marriott Marquis; it is about a 20 minute ride. Riders will need to download the ‘Breeze Mobile 2.0’ app; this app allows you to purchase fares directly on your phone and scan your device on the bus or at the station.
Lodging
Rooms at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis have been secured at a discounted rate of $189 (16.9% Hotel Room Tax and $5.00 per room per night Georgia State Hotel Motel Fee). The deadline to make a hotel reservation is February 12, 2025, by 5 p.m. Reservations can be made by calling (888) 236-2427 or (713) 654-1777 or online by using the hotel link https://book.passkey.com/gt/220485615?gtid=9af4088eef9b5c05fc156fc35081c68e. The hotel link is also available on LUIS.
Parking
Onsite valet parking will be available at a discounted rate of $42 + taxes, per day (normal rate is $60 + taxes, per day).
Lost Time and Expenses
All expenses, including hotel and airfare, and lost time wages are the responsibility of each local union. All other expenses to this event (baggage, parking, meals) are the responsibility of the delegate attending the event, and they should follow normal reimbursement processes provided to them by their local bylaws.
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
LM Allocations for Local Unions
For local unions who are required to file an LM2 with the Department of Labor, the Financial Officer’s Conference functional category breakdown is as follows:
| Representative | 7% |
| Administrative | 90% |
| Political | 3% |
We look forward to your participation in the 2025 Financial Officer’s Conference.
In solidarity,
Margaret Mock
Secretary-Treasurer