THE STRIKE
Building Workers’ Power Today
March 28-29th, 2025
University of Massachusetts Amherst
The UMass Amherst Labor Center is bringing together workers, leaders, and scholars from across the U.S. and around the world to explore the power of strikes and collective action. Join us for this 1.5-day event featuring interactive workshops, activist and research panels, roundtable discussions, and networking opportunities as we dive into the dynamics and potential of collective action in the 2020s and beyond
Call for Submissions
Deadline to Submit: December 25th, 2024
Notification of Accepted Sessions: January 15th, 2025
We are soliciting presentations that address the following themes:
- Strategic Approaches to Strikes and Collective Action
- Leadership and Reform Movement
- Technology and the Economy
- Policy and Legal Environment
- Global Perspectives and Comparisons
Please read the complete Call for Submissions for detailed descriptions of the conference themes and proposal process.
Registration
Registration will open on January 1st, 2025.
Sign-up below and we will send you a registration reminder.
Event Schedule
Friday, March 28
4:00PM – 6:30PM: Registration
7:00PM: Opening Plenary
Saturday, March 29
8:30AM – 9:30AM: Registration & Breakfast
9:30AM – 11:00AM: Session 1
11:00AM – 11:30AM: Morning Break
11:30AM – 1:00PM: Session 2
1:00PM – 2:00PM: Lunch
2:00PM – 3:30PM: Session 3
3:30PM – 4:00PM: Afternoon Break
4:00PM – 5:30PM: Session 4
5:30PM – 7:00PM: Dinner
7:30PM – 9:00PM: Closing Plenary
FAQ
Registration Fees
Registration opens on January 1, 2025. Thanks to our sponsors, the registration fee is $25, covering all meals. We welcome additional donations from community members who can help offset costs. Students and members of the Five College community attend for free.
Mutual Aid
If you want to attend the conference but need assistance—such as housing, transportation, or other resources—please join our mutual aid group. This platform connects you with other attendees who can offer support to help make your attendance possible.
Tabling
If your organization is interested in having a table at the event, please send us an email at: strike2025@umass.edu.
Accessibility
We aim to have an inclusive, accessible event that enables all workers to fully engage. Please let us know in advance if there are any specific adjustments we need to make to allow you to fully participate in the conference. Contact us at strike2025@umass.edu.
Sponsors
