Schedule Overview & Agenda
(All times in Eastern Time)
Saturday, September 19
Members traveling by flights arrive in Detroit, MI.
Sunday, September 20
3 – 5 p.m. – All members arrive and check in at the UAW Family Education Center (Black Lake).
5 – 6 p.m. – Center Tour
6 – 7 p.m. – Dinner
Monday, September 21
8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Members attend workshops and training sessions. All meals provided.
Tuesday, September 22
8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Members attend workshops and training sessions. All meals provided.
Wednesday, September 23
8:45 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Members attend workshops and training sessions. All meals provided.
Thursday, September 24
8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Members attend workshops and training sessions. All meals provided.
Friday, September 25
7:30 a.m. – Breakfast
8:45 a.m. – Members traveling by flights depart for the airport.
10 a.m. – All members depart the UAW Family Education Center.
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Traveling to the UAW Family Education Center
UAW Education Department conferences and institutes are held at the Walter and May Reuther UAW Family Education Center. Located in scenic Onaway, Michigan, on Black Lake, the UAW Family Education Center was envisioned by legendary UAW President Walter Reuther to be a place where UAW members and their families could come together to learn and have fun.
Whether driving or flying to a conference at the UAW Family Education Center, there are a few important things to know.
Please refer to the following information for directions, vehicle policies, and eligibility requirements for travel reimbursements.
Location Details
Venue: Walter & May Reuther Family Education Center
Address: 2000 Maxon Rd, Onaway, MI 49765
Website: www.uawblacklake.com
Vehicle Policy
The UAW Family Education Center is owned and operated by the UAW and our members. It is our center’s policy to only allow union made vehicles that were built in the USA and Canada to stay onsite.
If you arrive in a vehicle that does not fit these criteria, our security guards at the entrance will direct you to park in the lot adjacent to the main entrance. You will be permitted to briefly drive to the main lobby for unloading and loading your vehicle upon arrival and checkout. During your stay, you will not be allowed to drive your vehicle on campus. A shuttle bus is available that can transport you to your vehicle in the outside lot.
Not sure if your vehicle was union made in the USA or Canada? Check your Vehicle Identification Number!
The VIN is located in the upper left corner of the dashboard and on the door jam. If your VIN begins with a 1, 4, or 5, it is made in the USA and if it starts with a 2, it was made in Canada!
If Traveling Over 500 Miles to the UAW Family Education Center
Members who are approved to attend a UAW Education Department conference or institute are eligible for certain travel reimbursements when traveling over 500 miles each way. This distance is based on the miles from your worksite to the UAW Family Education Center at 2000 Maxon Rd., Onaway, MI.
Members whose worksite is over 500 miles one-way from the UAW Family Education Center, have the choice to either drive or fly to attend the conference and can receive reimbursements for their travel expenses.
Please refer to each specific process and eligible travel expenses below.
Driving Over 500 Miles
The following additional travel reimbursements are only available to members whose worksite is more than 500 miles each way from the UAW Family Education Center and choose to drive to Black Lake.
Mileage Reimbursement
Delegates are eligible to be reimbursed at the applicable IRS rate for each mile driven after 1,000 miles roundtrip (500 miles each way). * See note below
Lodging Reimbursement
Delegates are eligible to be reimbursed for lodging while traveling for a UAW Education Department conference at Black Lake up to $65 per night for single occupancy or $80 per night for double occupancy, when driving the following distances: * See note below
- 500-1000 miles each way: Reimbursement for one night of lodging each way, to and from Black Lake
- 1000+ miles each way: Reimbursement for two nights of lodging each way, to and from Black Lake
* NOTE: Distances are based on miles from delegate’s worksite to the UAW Family Education Center at 2000 Maxon Rd, Onaway, MI, using MapQuest and the most direct route.
Reimbursement Process
- Save your lodging receipts while traveling.
- Complete a reimbursement form and submit receipts to the Education Office at Black Lake during the week you attend.
- At the completion of the conference, you will receive a reimbursement check for travel lodging expenses.
Flying to the Institute
The following additional travel reimbursements are only available to members whose worksite is more than 500 miles each way from the UAW Family Education Center and choose to fly to Black Lake.
What to expect
Eligible delegates who fly to attend a UAW conference or institute at Black Lake will arrive at Detroit Metro Airport on the Saturday prior to the start of the conference. A shuttle bus will pick you up at the airport and drive you to a nearby hotel that has been reserved and paid for by the UAW. You will need to use your personal debit or credit card for incidentals, and a hold may be applied for this charge.
On Sunday morning, all delegates who have flown in also have a reserved seat on a charter bus that will drive them to the UAW Family Education Center.
On Friday morning, at the end of the conference, delegates will ride the charter bus back to Detroit Metro Airport and depart that afternoon. There is no hotel stay provided by the UAW on the Friday of departure.
Processes for Booking Airfare Tickets & Reimbursement
- Apply and be accepted for the conference or institute using your legal name as it appears on your driver’s license or state ID.
- Once accepted, your local union will receive an email at least 21 days prior to the conference with a link to purchase your airfare.
- Local unions must complete the airline reservation via the link before the deadline as stated in the call letter.
- Delegates should purchase baggage through their selected airline using their personal debit/credit card, or through their local unions. (See eligible Air Travel Reimbursements below)
- Delegates submit their baggage receipts to the Education Office at the Family Education Center on Monday of the conference, prior to 4 p.m.
- Delegates will receive a reimbursement check for your baggage fees at the end of the conference.
- Local unions will receive a reimbursement check from UAW Black Lake for airfare, minus flier fees of $75 per delegate.
*- NOTE: Personal checks are not accepted for airfare tickets. Local unions choosing to pay by check should refer to the Local Union Process call letter or contact their UAW Region’s office for assistance.
Eligible Air Travel Reimbursements
Upon completion of the conference, delegates will be reimbursed for the following:
- Cost of airline tickets through link provided by UAW Black Lake, minus the flier fees of $75 for each delegate
- Baggage fees of up to $35 each way
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
Will I receive pay while attending?
Please contact your local union to inquire about lost time reimbursements while attending UAW Education Department conferences.
Are pets allowed?
No, pets are NOT allowed at the UAW Family Education Center.
How do I get reimbursed for mileage?
Refer to the section Traveling Over 500 Miles to the Family Education Center for eligibility requirements and reimbursement process.
How do I get reimbursed for airline travel?
Refer to the section Traveling Over 500 Miles to the Family Education Center for eligibility requirements and reimbursement process.
If I drive, what are the rules regarding vehicles?
The UAW Family Education Center is owned and operated by the UAW. Our members’ dues dollars support this place. We have a vehicle policy to only allow vehicles that were union made in the USA and Canada to park onsite.
To read about our vehicle policy, see Traveling to the UAW Family Education Center.
What are the housing arrangements?
The UAW Family Education Center consists of a main hotel and adjacent buildings with sleeping rooms and full bathroom and shower facilities. Soap, towels, and all bedding are provided.
Standard Pairing: All delegates will be paired with their requested roommate or a randomly assigned partner. This is the standard arrangement and is covered by the conference registration fee.
Single Accommodations: Private single rooms may be requested at an additional cost, but they are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.
- Additional Cost: Single rooms cost an additional $330.50 plus tax for the week per delegate. This cost must be paid at or before check-in. The local union can choose to pay
this additional amount on behalf of their delegate following local protocol, or the individual delegate can pay the amount on their own personal behalf. - Payment Methods: Payment can be made by the local union or by the individual delegate using a personal credit or debit card, money order, personal check, or local union check.
- How to Request: Requests for single housing will only be considered if space allows after the conference registration deadline. Beginning the day after the registration deadline, contact the UAW Black Lake front desk at (989) 733-8521 to make advance arrangements.
Single housing arrangements should be made with the Black Lake front desk at least one week (7 days) prior to the institute. Requests can also be made at check-in, but availability will be limited.
For further information, please contact your local union.
What should I pack?
A recommended packing list will be shared upon approval of the program.
Attire is informal, and casual clothes are acceptable for classes and evening activities.
On Wednesday, we wear red shirts for solidarity! If you do not own a red shirt, there are some available for purchase at the gift shop and Red Pine Market. You may also want to pack additional items for Wednesday’s free afternoon.
We encourage everyone to pack bathing suits for swimming in the pool or the beach, depending on the season. Towels for the pool are located in the pool area but should not be brought to the beach.
While summers in northern Michigan are typically warmer weather, evenings can be on the cooler side. While enjoying an evening stroll to gaze at the stars or trying to catch a glimpse of the northern lights, you might prefer pants and a light jacket or sweatshirt.
Red Pine Market is located on campus and offers a selection of basic pharmacy items you may need, as well as snacks, beverages, and hand-scooped ice cream!
How do I register for the conference?
If you are member, request to attend this conference through your local union leadership.
Local unions register approved delegates through LUIS and are provided the registration link and credentials in a specific call letter. Refer to the Local Union Process call letter that was sent from the Region for this specific conference.
If you are a representative of your local union, and need assistance with registering a delegate, please contact your UAW Region’s office.
Will photographs or videos be taken?
Yes, we encourage everyone to take photos and videos to capture and share their moments at the conference.
However, we do ask you to be mindful of how your photos and videos reflect your union to the public prior to sharing. Be sure the photos and videos you take represent your learning and fellowship experience at Black Lake.
Additionally, for privacy, there are a few areas of the center where photos and videos are not permitted. All delegates will be informed of these areas at the opening session of the conference.
The UAW may share photos and videos of the conference to encourage others to attend! You will be asked to check a box for a Release Form for photographs and videos during registration.
We also appreciate your desire for privacy, so if you do not want to be in any photos or videos, please inform our staff immediately when you arrive at check-in.
If I am approved to attend, but have to cancel, is there a refund?
If you are member who was approved to attend, but are no longer able to, please contact your local union immediately.
Cancellations after the Refund Deadline are non-fundable.
We strongly encourage locals to replace approved delegates whenever there is a cancellation. In the event the local is not able to substitute with another member, the refund deadlines are identified in the Local Union Process Call Letter. If further assistance is needed, please contact your UAW Region’s office.
Contact
Flight & Hotel Questions
UAW Black Lake Conference Center
Address: 2000 Maxon Road, Onaway, MI 49765
Phone: 989-733-7241
Fax: 989-733-7293
Email: blacklakefec@uaw.net
Web: UAW Black Lake Conference Center & Golf Club
Phone: 989-733-7241
Fax: 989-733-7293
Email: blacklakefec@uaw.net
Web: UAW Black Lake Conference Center & Golf Club
Conference Information
UAW Education Department
Address: 8000 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI 48214
Phone: 313-926-5000
Email: education@uaw.net
Web: uaw.org/education
Registration Info
Your Local Union OR Region
Members should contact their local union leadership with any questions about the application or registration process.
Local unions should contact their UAW Regional office with any questions about the application or registration process.
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