The A. Philip Randolph Institute (APRI) has announced that its 55th Annual Education Conference will take place from July 22 to July 26, 2026, at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside.
Founded in 1965 by A. Philip Randolph and Bayard Rustin, APRI is an organization of Black trade unionists focused on promoting racial equality and economic justice. The group continues the political work started by its founders to support all working Americans.
A. Philip Randolph played a significant role in labor history as the founder of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters in 1925. The union fought for better wages and against racial discrimination, achieving recognition in 1935. In 1978, the Brotherhood merged with what is now known as the Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM), continuing Randolph’s vision for organized labor as a means to achieve dignity and equality.
The annual conference brings together labor leaders, activists, and members from across the United States to address issues facing working people today. Attendees will participate in training programs and educational workshops aimed at developing leadership skills and advancing both racial and economic justice within their communities and workplaces.
Participants will also have opportunities to network with other union members and allies, listen to expert speakers, and learn practical strategies that can be applied locally.
Further information about hotel reservations is available online. Details regarding conference registration will be released soon, along with a PDF outlining this year’s tentative agenda for the event.
