SC Tenant Union's First Statewide All-Member Gathering
Tenants across South Carolina are organizing, fighting back, and winning! From mobile home parks to apartment complexes, public housing communities to statewide legislative campaigns, we're proving what becomes possible when tenants come together and build power.
This is a weekend for SCTU members from across the state to build relationships, celebrate our victories, learn from one another, and make important decisions about the future of our union.
We'll hear from tenant leaders organizing in communities across South Carolina, learn more about what it means to build a democratic, member-led union, and vote on the bylaws and proposals that will help guide our work moving forward.
And because building a union is also about building community, we'll make time for good food, music, art, fellowship, and fun!
What to Expect
Friday, November 6, 3:00-7:00 PM
Registration opens at 3 PM; program starts at 4 pm
Coming Together & Celebrating Our Union
We'll kick off the weekend by welcoming members, sharing the State of Our Union, enjoying a meal together, and making signs and banners as we prepare to take our collective power into the streets!
Saturday, November 7, 10:00 AM - 7PM Evening
Building Our Union & Taking Action
Saturday is our big day of union business! We'll hear updates from tenant unions across the state, explore what makes us a union, and exercise our collective decision-making power. Members will review and vote on SCTU's bylaws and consider proposals that will shape our future.
In the afternoon, we'll take our power into the streets for a tenant rally and press conference, followed by an evening of food and fun.
Sunday, November 8th, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Rest, Care & Community
Before heading home, members are invited to enjoy a relaxed morning with brunch, yoga, art, and other care activities. Sunday's activities are optional.
Who Should Attend?
All SCTU members are encouraged to attend! Whether you've been organizing for years or recently joined the union, this gathering is an opportunity to connect with tenants across South Carolina and help shape the future of our movement.
Not a member yet? We welcome tenants interested in learning more about SCTU and building tenant power. You can learn about membership and how to get involved during the gathering.
Please note: Voting on union business is reserved for eligible SCTU members.
Location
Most of the weekend will be at the location listed. The tenant rally and press conference will be at a location that is a couple of miles away. Additional details will be shared with registered attendees.
Meals, Transportation & Accessibility
We want our members to be able to participate fully, regardless of where they live or what resources they have.
Meals will be provided throughout the gathering.
Limited lodging and transportation assistance may be available to members traveling from outside the Charleston area.
We'll work with attendees to accommodate accessibility needs.
You can let us know what support you need when you register.
Help us plan by registering for the gathering and letting us know which days you'll attend.
When tenants fight, we win!