DETROIT - On March 22-24, the UAW will hold its Special Convention on Collective Bargaining at Cobo Center. More than 1,200 delegates, alternates and guests will attend the convention, which will take place in Wayne Hall.

The delegates are UAW members representing workers from all sectors of the union - including auto, aerospace, agricultural implement, higher education, gaming, public sector and other others - from across the United States and Canada. They will deliberate and vote on an omnibus resolution that sets the union's overall bargaining agenda for workers in various industries and sectors of the economy during the next four years. 

This UAW Special Convention is held every four years. Delegates are elected members of their local unions. They are charged with developing a collective bargaining program in support of elected bargaining committees at UAW-represented employers in the United States and Canada. 

UAW President Bob King will address delegates Wednesday morning. 

Other convention speaker highlights include: 

Tuesday - Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn, political strategist Donna Brazile

Wednesday - President King

Thursday - American Federation of Teachers (AFT) President Randi Weingarten and TV-radio host Ed Schultz 

Note: Media from accredited news organizations may observe the convention. To request credentials for admittance to the convention, please contact Michele Martin, director, UAW Public Relations Department by Monday, March 21.  Please include the name of your media organization, your position and cell phone number. 

PR office: During the convention, the department's office will be located in Room    W2-66 on the second floor of Cobo Hall. After pre-registering by e-mail, please visit our office when you arrive to receive your press credentials. 

Media room: Accredited media representatives may use Room W2-69 with wireless Internet access and live broadcast video of convention proceedings. 

Broadcast-quality video: Highlights from the convention will be available beginning on Tuesday evening at uaw.org. 

Broadcast media: You may access live audio feed of convention speakers at the audio and lighting platform located at the rear of the convention hall.