Schedule for Monday Dec. 15, 2025
All events in the Roman Ballrooms in the
Caesars Palace Conference Center
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Continental Breakfast and Registration
9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.*
General Session
Never Forget Where You Came From
Jacques Loveall (UFCW 8-Golden State)
with labor leader panels on
Bargaining in a New Era: Strategies for Pressure, Power and Progress
As the landscape of labor relations shifts, so do the dynamics at the bargaining table. This panel explores the new challenges facing unions in negotiations, from corporate consolidation to public perception, and the innovative strategies being used to exert pressure from the work site to the boardroom. Panelists will share tactics for building leverage, engaging members, and winning strong contracts in a rapidly changing world.
Featuring the following panelists:
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Moderator: Kirk Vogt (UFCW 8-Golden State)
Miles Anderson (UFCW Local 880)
Joe Duffle (UFCW Local 1167)
Jim McLaughlin (UFCW Local 99)
Dan Pedersen (UFCW Local 876)
Proactive Power: Meeting the Moment with Clarity, Care and Courage
Union leaders will discuss how to stay ahead of emerging challenges and ensure members are protected and informed. From crisis response to clear communication, panelists will share strategies for building trust, delivering timely support, and leading with empathy and strength.
Featuring the following panelists:
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Moderator: Amber Parrish (UFCW Western States Council)
Justin Adrian (IUOE Local 501)
Laura Kelley (UFCW Local 655)
Pat Loo (UFCW Local 480)
Rena Wong (UFCW Local 663)
and a keynote presentation:
Basically Incredible: How Doing the Basics Consistently Leads to an Incredible Life
Box lunches with a choice of turkey or veggie sandwiches will be served.
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.:
Networking Reception at Victoria Room
(Formerly Mr. Chow’s)
Near the bottom of the Conference Center escalator
Dress code: Business Casual
* End time is approximate.