Information Guide
Second Preparatory Meeting of the XIX Inter-American Conference of Ministers of Labor - IACML
Date: September 29 to October 1, 2015 Venue: Ruben Dario Room, OAS Headquarters Address: 1889 F Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20006
1. Overview
Objective: To negotiate the draft Declaration and Plan of Action of the XIX IACML, consider the Final Reports of the Working Groups, and polish the Work Schedule and other preparatory business for the XIX IACML. In order to facilitate the negotiation process of the draft Declaration and draft Plan of Action, the Technical Secretary has opened a Virtual Forum (http://rialnetportal.org/forum) through which Ministries of Labor and IACML consultative bodies will be able to post comments on the texts. Participants: Representatives from the Ministries of Labor of the OAS Member States, Permanent Missions to the OAS of Member States, representatives of workers and employers grouped in COSATE and CEATAL, representatives from international organizations relevant to the IACML process and other special guests. Agenda: A detailed agenda complements this Guide, document: TRABAJO/RTP/doc.6/15
2. Logistics and Travel Information
Registration: Participants must fill out the Registration Form enclosed in this bulletin and send it to the IACML Technical Secretariat, as indicated. Funding: Delegates are responsible for covering their travel expenses and lodging. The OAS and the Government of Mexico are exploring options to offer financial support to some participants. Lodging: Each participant is responsible for booking a room in the hotel of his or her preference. We recommend that you make your reservation as soon as possible, since it will be a busy period with meetings in Washington, D.C.
Recommended Hotels:
State Plaza Hotel Address: 2117 E Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20037 Tel: (1 202) 861-8200; Fax: (1 202) 557-2201 Second Preparatory Meeting of the XIX IACML, September 29 to October 1, 2015 – Washington D.C.
Rate: Between 222 and 303 USD per night plus taxes Distance: 2 blocks from the OAS Participants can make their reservations directly with the hotel.
The River Inn Address: 924 25th Street NW, Washington, DC 20037 Tel: (1 202) 337-7600; Fax: (1 202) 337-6520 Rate: 248 USD per night plus taxes Distance: 10 blocks from the OAS /approximately 9-minute drive to the OAS Participants can make their reservations via this link OAS Group by August 27 th.
The George Washington University Inn Address: 824 New Hampshire Avenue NW. Washington, D.C. 20037 Tel: (1 202) 337-6620; Fax: (1 202) 202-298-7499 Rate: 239 USD per night plus taxes Distance: 8 blocks from the OAS/ approximately 7-minute drive to the OAS Participants can make their reservations directly by contacting Vivian Cohencious, [email protected] by September 21 st and mention that you will be attending the OAS meeting.
The Quincy Address: 1823 L Street NW, Washington, DC 20036 Tel: (1 202) 223-4320; Fax: (1 202) 293-4977 Rate: Between 266 and 383 USD per night plus taxes Distance: 6 blocks from the OAS / approximately 8-minute drive to the OAS Participants can make their reservations directly by contacting (202) 223-4320 and mention that you will be attending the OAS meeting. Transportation from and to the airport: Each participant is responsible for making his/her own arrangements for transportation. We recommend that delegations contact their Permanent Missions to the OAS.
Arrival and departure requirements: Participants are responsible for meeting visa requirements established by the United States. Consult the requirements for each country at the web site of the Bureau of Consular Services of the U.S. Department of State: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english.html Currency: The United States currency is the U.S. Dollar. Weather: September is the last month of summer in Washington D.C. with temperature that vary between 24 degrees ºC (75º F) and 15 degrees º C (60º F). Information: For further information on the Meeting, please contact: OAS Department of Social Development and Employment //Area of Employment and Labor Att. Maria Claudia Camacho or Mariette Vidal Tel: (1202) 370-4952, (1202) 370-0274 – [email protected] , [email protected] Updated information on the meetings can be found at: http://www.oas.org/en/sedi/dsi/labor_and_employment/pages/index-2.asp
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3. Registration Form
Segunda Reunión Preparatoria de la XIX CIMT
Second Preparatory Meeting of the XIX IACML
Apellidos / Last Name Nombre / First Name
Cargo / Title
Organización / Organization
País / Country
Teléfono / Telephone Fax Correo Electrónico / E-mail
Por favor enviar este formulario a más tardar el 18 de septiembre. ** Les recordamos a los delegados que además de enviar este Formulario, es necesario que sean acreditados por sus Misiones Permanentes ante la OEA
Please submit this form no later than September 18. **We remind delegates that in addition to sending this Form, it is necessary that they are accredited by their Permanent Missions to the OAS
Envíe formulario a / Send form to: [email protected] Tel: 1 (202) 370-0274 Fax: 1 (202) 458-3149
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