# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 Legislative Conference - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am – Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for a dynamic, educational experience from Saturday, January 17 - Monday, January 19, 2026 for PSE's Legislative Conference!About this EventWelcome to the 2026 Legislative Conference!Our union is turning the tide on funding for Washington’s schools. Now is the time to get involved and stand up for livable wages, quality and affordable health insurance, and the right to negotiate fair contracts with our employers. Join us to learn about the legislative process, meet your legislators, and BE the change you want to see. This is where you truly can make a difference. We are so excited to come together to do this important work.Every attendee should leave the conference with the tools they need to continue to advocate for themselves, their co-workers, and our union. Step up and become an advocate for yourself, your coworkers, your family, and your community. We need your voice in the fight for the rights we all deserve. After all, you are the union.? Join us at the Marriott Tacoma Downtown for two days of engaging discussions, networking opportunities, and insightful sessions, leading up to a trip to the Washington State Capitol in Olympia on the third and final day of the conference. This in-person event is a great chance to connect with fellow professionals in the legislative field and stay current on the latest trends and developments.While we will be very busy learning and lobbying throughout the weekend, we've also allotted plenty of time for networking and fun! After our dinner and program on Saturday evening, we will enjoy a live performance from Tacoma-local band, Readymade Family! They put on a show not to be missed at last year's conference, so get ready to get up out of your seats for some moving and grooving!Pricing$200 – early bird – through December 1st$250 – December 2nd – 19th. Registration will close on December 19th.Hotel Room BlockHotel accommodations are not included in registration. Discounted room blocks are available at the Marriott Tacoma Downtown. Hotel cost is $169.00/night for single and double rooms. Click here to make your reservations in our room block.Dietary Restrictions/Meal Selections/Other AccomodationsAfter registering your chapter's members, they will receive a follow-up email from action@pseofwa.org to collect their t-shirt size, dinner meal selection/dietary restrictions, and other accomodation needs.✨ Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to expand your knowledge, build new connections, and be part of the conversations shaping the future. Register now to secure your spot at the 2026 Legislative Conference!Looking forward to seeing you all soon!In Solidarity,Carol CrowellLegislative Council Chair & PSE Vice President? For more information, visit the Legislative Conference 2026 page on the PSE Portal. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/bc3338a0-beef-11f0-88a8-8ff6fae1b638-rimg-w1109-h740-dc1c1b19-gmir.jpg Pictured: Tacoma-local band Readymade Family will provide entertainment following dinner on Saturday evening!Saturday, January 17th?: 09:00 AM - 01:00 PMRegistration/Information Table OpenInfo: Foyer?: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PMSilent Auction OpenInfo: Point Defiance Room?: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM85% Room OpenInfo: Union Room?: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMFirst Timers (Lunch for First Timers Only)Info: Chambers Bay 2&3?: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PMOpening SessionInfo: Chambers Bay 2&3?: 02:45 PM - 04:00 PMWorkshop Session 1Info: Various Rooms. Workshop Selections include (subject to change): From Pathways to Power: exploring the new Paraeducator Assessment; Shaping the Future of our Workforce; OSPI K-12 Funding; History of Labor and its Legislative impact; Higher Ed; WEA Paraeducator Residency Program; and Lobbying for Non-Lobbyists?: 04:15 PM - 05:30 PMWorkshop Session 2Info: Various Rooms. Workshop Selections include (subject to change): From Pathways to Power: exploring the new Paraeducator Assessment; Strategies for Chapters to Deal with Budget Cuts; WEA Paraeducator Residency Program; Lobbying for Non-Lobbyists; and Chairs of Power.?: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PMBreak/NetworkInfo: Foyer?: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PMDinner and KeynoteInfo: Chambers Bay 2&3?: 07:30 PM - 10:00 PMLive Band: Readymade FamilyInfo: Chambers Bay 2&3Sunday, January 18th?: 08:30 AM - 09:45 AMBreakfastInfo: Chambers Bay 2&3?: 08:30 AM - 06:00 PMRegistration/Information Table OpenInfo: Foyer?: 08:30 AM - 06:00 PM85% Room OpenInfo: Union Room?: 08:30 AM - 01:00 PMSilent Auction OpenInfo: Point Defiance Room?: 10:00 AM - 11:15 AMWorkshop Session 3Info: Various Rooms. Workshop Selections include (subject to change): Know Your Power: Legal, Strategic, and Organizing Tools for Strike Readiness; Department of Retirement Services; Deeper Understanding of Federal Education Legislation and Labor Issues; FSA Benefits for State Employees & K-12 Staff  ?: 10:30 AM - 06:00 PMProfessional HeadshotsInfo: Tacoma Room?: 11:30 AM - 01:00 PMLunch and KeynoteInfo: Chambers Bay 2&3?: 01:00 PM - 02:15 PMWorkshop Session 4Info: Various Rooms. Workshop Selections include (subject to change): Understanding Federal Education, Legislation, and Labor Issues; Department of Retirement Services; Strategies for Chapters to Deal with School Budget Cuts; FSA Benefits for State Employees & K-12 Staff; and Know Your Power: Legal, Strategic, and Organizing Tools for Strike Readiness?: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PMLegislative District KickoffInfo: Chambers Bay 2&3?: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PMLegislative District BreakoutsInfo: Various Rooms?: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PMClosing SessionInfo: Chambers Bay 2&3?: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PMDinner on your ownInfo: Downtown TacomaMonday, January 19th?: 06:45 AM - 07:45 AMBreakfast Burritos - Grab 'n GoInfo: Chambers Bay 2&3?: 07:45 AM - 08:00 AMBuses Depart for OlympiaInfo: Outside Marriott?: 09:00 AM - 01:45 PMLobbying Appointments at WA State CapitolInfo: Olympia?: 11:30 AM - 01:00 PMPizza LunchInfo: Vietnam War Memorial?: 01:45 PM - 02:00 PMBuses Depart for TacomaInfo: Winged Victory Circle - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tacoma/2026-legislative-conference/100001758748757879 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences, workshops, music, entertainment, health-wellness, trips-adventures, live-music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 250, max: 250, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Tacoma - **state**: WA - **country**: United States - **location**: Marriott Tacoma Downtown - **lat**: 47.2482041 - **long**: -122.4393297 - **full address**: Marriott Tacoma Downtown, 1538 Commerce Street, Tacoma, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 Legislative Conference - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7719513066911031c2cda4ca8a387247a33beb2a099de2751bdad65aeef739a6-rimg-w1200-h927-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1762859771 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 Legislative Conference being held? - **A:** 2026 Legislative Conference takes place on Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am to Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Marriott Tacoma Downtown, 1538 Commerce Street, Tacoma, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Legislative Conference? - **A:** 2026 Legislative Conference is organized by Public School Employees of Washington SEIU 1948. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 Legislative Conference is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Tacoma, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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