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 Labor Relations Institute Scheduled for May 14-16 in Yakima

Don’t forget to register for the AWC’s 28th Annual Labor Relations Institute! It is the premier human resources and labor relations training conference for public sector employers in Washington, offering timely and relevant sessions on a variety of topics. Attendance is limited to those who solely represent the interests of management. By April 25, more than 470 public sector officials had registered.

The Institute spans a day-and-a-half, with optional pre-conference sessions offered the day before. For the most up-to-date information about the Institute and to register, go to AWC's web site at www.awcnet.org/lri.

Dates Set for Next Four Years

For those who really want to plan ahead, the dates have been set for the Labor Relations Institute for the next four years. The final year the Institute will be in May is 2009 – after that, it will be held the last week of April, still in Yakima. Here are the dates:

2009 – May 20-22
2010 – April 28-30
2011 – April 26-29
2012 – April 25-27

Other Upcoming Training Events

WAPELRA Fall Conference

September 17-19, Chelan

Planning is underway for the Fall Conference of WAPELRA, the Washington Public Employer Labor Relations Association. Vice-President Francine Reis of Clark County is coordinating the program this year. If you have ideas for session topics, recommendations for great speakers, or would like to present at the Conference, please e-mail Francine at Francine.reis@clark.wa.gov.

2008 Civil Service Conference

October 14-15, Yakima

More information about the conference sponsored by Foster Pepper PLLC will be available soon at www.foster.com

 
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