The conference, at the Ramada Mall of America, starts at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, and concludes at noon, Friday, Oct. 5.

The agenda includes workshops on organizing and mobilizing members for political action, working with community partners, technology, campaign finance and more.

For hotel reservations, call the Ramada Mall of America at 952-854-3411 or 800-272-6232 by Sept. 17. For more information about the conference, contact Minnesota AFL-CIO Chief of Staff Brad Lehto or Legislative Director Jennifer Schaubach at 651-227-7647 or 800-272-6232.

To view an agenda, go to www.mnaflcio.org