AWC Personnel News - October 2008  (Plain Text Version)

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In this issue:
 ADA Amendments Signed Into Law: What ADA Changes Mean for Washington Employers
 Latest CPI Data
 Cost of Living Wage Formulas
 Considering Layoffs - Do You Have a Plan?
 Police/Fire Compensation Survey Available
 State Actuary GASB 45 Online Tool
 Organizational Development Services Available
 Minimum Wage Increase
 Workers’ Compensation Rates May Increase by 3%
 Family Leave Insurance Update
 Upcoming Conferences and Workshops

Upcoming Conferences and Workshops

Be sure to check out the Training Calendar on AWC's website on a regular basis, at www.awcnet.org.

WAPELRA Winter Meeting

The winter meeting of the Washington Public Employer Labor Relations Association will focus on alternatives to layoffs and creating work environments where employees come first. The meeting is scheduled for 8:30 am to noon at Redmond City Hall. Registration is not required. Go to www.awcnet.org/wapelra/wapelraagenda111308.pdf for the agenda and directions.

NPELRA Labor Relations Academy I

As part of its Certified Labor Relations Professional Program, the National Public Employer Labor Relations Association offers a three-part Labor Relations Academy. NPELRA will offer Academy I – the Foundations of Labor Relations in Olympia on November 20. Academy I gives participants resources to achieve a better understanding of the basic principles and practices of labor relations. For more information about the certification program and to register for Academy I, go to www.npelra.org.

AWC Labor Relations Institute

This popular annual event helps public sector appointed and elected officials keep up-to-date on personnel and labor relations issues. Additional details and registration information will be available in March.

If you have suggestions for session topics, or you would like to be a presenter at the Institute, e-mail Deanna Krell at deannak@awcnet.org.