On Saturday, April 18, 2026, this year’s North Dakota United Delegate Assembly will be held at the Radisson Hotel in downtown Bismarck. Every year’s Delegate Assembly is centrally important in charting the course for our union. This year will be no different, as our members are given the great opportunity and responsibility to share in the governance decisions of our statewide union of public employees and educators, meet and network with their colleagues and fellow NDU members from across the state, and choose our state's delegates to the National Education Association (NEA) Representative Assembly (RA), to be held on July 3-7, 2026, in Denver, Colorado.
When & Where
The NDU Delegate Assembly will convene at the Radisson Hotel (605 E Broadway Ave.) in Bismarck on Saturday, April 18, at 8:30 a.m. At the Assembly, members will participate in the governance decisions of NDU, select delegates to the NEA Representative Assembly, reignite old friendships, create new friendships, and hear from national leaders on issues important to all ND United members.
Delegate Report Form
Any member of ND United — including preK-12 teachers & education support professionals (ESP), higher education faculty & staff, public employees, aspiring educators and retired members — is eligible to attend and participate in our annual Delegate Assembly. Each local is guaranteed at least one representative. Larger locals are allowed one (1) per 50 members — check with your local leadership for the exact number of delegates you're allowed to send and to inquire if you can serve as a delegate. Local/chapter presidents have received their Delegate Report Form, and it must be returned to NDU no later than April 2, 2026. More information, including the agenda, will be sent to delegates when we receive your local's Delegate Report Form.
Friday Night Social
Another great social is being planned, so please attend! Come join your colleagues from around the state, relax and have fun! It will be held on Friday, April 17, at 7 p.m., in the Liberty/Manhattan Room at the Radisson Hotel, 605 E Broadway Ave., in Bismarck.
Hotel for Friday night, April 17
If you need hotel accommodations, please contact the Radisson Hotel, 605 E. Broadway Ave., Bismarck, by calling 701-255-6000 and ask for the front desk if prompted. Let them know you are in the ND United Delegate room block. GUARANTEE your room for late arrival with a credit card or the room will be released at 4 p.m. Room rates are $110.00 single or double (plus tax). Please contact the hotel before April 2 to qualify for these rates. After this date, the room block will be released, and reservations will be made on a first-come, first-served basis.
Expenses
Recognizing the importance of participation at the state delegate assembly, NDU will provide the following expense assistance to locals or chapters (not individuals):
- IRS standard business mileage rate for one car for every 4 delegates (ex: 1-4 delegates = mileage for 1 vehicle; 5-8 delegates = mileage for 2 vehicles; 9-12 delegates = mileage for 3 vehicles)
- One-half of the cost of a double room at the DA hotel for each delegate (if necessary)
- $25 for each registered delegate In addition, NDU will be responsible for breakfast and lunch on the day of the assembly. (Vouchers will be available at registration.)
Questions?
Please contact Lisa Bennett at [email protected] or 701-223-0450.
