The 2005 Oregon AFL-CIO convention drew 245 delegates and 80-some honorary delegates and guests to the Seaside Convention Center, and the goal above all was for attendees to leave inspired. As with every state AFL-CIO convention, delegates heard progress reports from the political leaders labor helped to elect. (submitted by Oregon AFL-CIO executive board)Adopt higher education funding as a priority and work for funding increases. (submitted by Oregon AFL-CIO executive board)Create a plan to increase the Oregon AFL-CIO’s capacity to train organizers, and encourage affiliates to engage in joint organizing efforts for the next two years and report back at the 2027 convention. (submitted by Oregon Coalition of Black Trade Unionists)Expand the Oregon AFL-CIO Executive Board to include up to four seats for representatives of active constituency groups.