AFL-CIO Community Services Conference

Join us May 11th-15th at UAW Black Lake Conference Center located at
2000 Maxon Rd
Onaway, MI  49765

Learn about Community Services in the Labor Movement, being active in our communities and serving our fellow union members in distress. School is NOT limited to Michigan only, we welcome union members from ALL states. 

Cost is $745 for your own room, $545 for double occupancy. Roommate requests will be honored as best as possible. Cost includes all meals, lodging and classroom materials.

Open to all dues paying members in good standing regardless of affiliation. Lost time from work and mileage to & from the facility are the responsibility of the individual student and/or their local union.

School starts on Monday evening and ends on Friday morning. 

The UAW Black Lake Conference Center has a North American/Union Made vehicle policy. Please visit Union-Made in America Cars and Trucks | AFL-CIO to see if your vehicle follows this policy. Vehicles not included in this policy will be directed to an alternate secured parking lot upon arrival and shuttle will be provided for your convenience. For more information, please visit the UAW at: https://uaw.org/2025-uaw-union-built-vehicle-guide/

More information about the UAW Black Lake Conference Center is available here --> UAW Black Lake Family Education Center

For any questions or for more information about the Community Services School, please contact Teresa McGinnis at the Michigan Association of United Ways.

Sponsored by the Michigan AFL-CIO & the Michigan Association of United Ways. 

To register by mail:
Make checks payable to:
Michigan Association of United Ways
and mail with registration form to:
MAUW-CS Dept.
330 Marshall St
Ste 211
Lansing, MI  48912