The International Labor Communications Association (ILCA) will hold its biennial convention in New Orleans from November 18 to 20, 2025. The event will include community service activities, networking receptions, the ILCA awards ceremony, and a schedule of panels and workshops. The theme for this year’s convention will be announced at a later date.
The ILCA is an organization that supports labor communicators in North America and is affiliated with the AFL-CIO. DeLane Adams, Assistant Communications Director for the IAM Union, serves as Secretary-Treasurer for the ILCA.
IAM Communications Department, Districts, and Locals have received recognition over the years during the ILCA Labor Media Awards Contest. This contest is described as “the biggest and longest-running competition of its kind, showcasing the best of the best in labor communications.”
This year’s IAM Union winners at the ILCA awards include:
– Max Steinbock Award for “NLRB Takes Down Union Buster”: IAM Communications Representative Angela Colaizzi
– Third Place, Best Print Publication: Summer 2023 IAM Journal by Ashley Mumford and the IAM Journal Team
– Third Place, Best Design – Single Issue Publication: Ross Olson
According to organizers, past conventions have provided opportunities for labor communications staffers across North America to share best practices.
Registration for the ILCA Convention is open to all interested parties; membership is not required to attend.
