The annual Mass AFL/CIO conference was held May 21,22, and 21st at the Seacrest Resort in N. Falmouth, Ma.

The first day of the conference saw discussions on the economy,health care, and the income tax, as well as a stanout at the rotary for health care.

On the second day attendees heard speakers and panels on the Massachusetts Written Majority Authorization Law and the National AFL/CIO Labor 2008 Political Plan. There was a working lunch with the keynote being Secretary Suzanne Bump, Ex. Office of Labor and Workforce Development. The day ended with a polititical and legislative update and a video of the Ma AFL/CIO Scholarship Program.

 The last day of the conference consited of a Srategic Plan Update from president, Bob Haynes,a panel on Legislative issues by legislative folks from several unions including AFSCME's own Jim Durkin, and a Labor and Workforce Development update from George Noel, Dir. of Labor

Guest speakers were Lt. Governor Tim Murray and Senator John Kerry. A get well card was signed by all attendees and will be delivered to Senator Ted Kennedy.

The day ended at noon for most except for the new Futures delegates who were to continue meeting to discuss 2008 plans with the newly elected Futures Representative to the Mass AFL/CIO Executive Council, Jeremy McKeane from AFT Local 1037.