294-FMCS PROMO BKLT 3/13/08 11:23 AM Page 1 SEE YOU IN WASHINGTON,DC 14th National Labor-Management Conference June 9–11, 2008 COURTESY OFCOURTESY THE WASHINGTON NATIONALS HILTON WASHINGTON • WASHINGTON, DC SEE THE SIGHTS! 1-800-Hiltons Attend the nation’s premier labor-management conference! LEARN! PROBLEM-SOLVE! NETWORK! SPONSORED BY REGISTER Questions? 202-606-3631 1 ONLINEwww.FMCS.gov NOW! 294-FMCS PROMO BKLT 3/13/08 11:23 AM Page 2 14 th National Labor-Management Conference June 9–11, 2008 HILTON WASHINGTON • WASHINGTON, DC Dear Labor Relations Professional: I would like to invite you to an important gathering of more than 1,000 labor and management professionals, labor relations neutrals, consultants and academics at the 14th National Labor-Management Conference at the Hilton Washington in Washington, DC on June 9–11, 2008. This major labor-management conference, sponsored by the FMCS, features approximately 60 workshops for labor relations professionals from the public, private and federal sectors on critical collective bargaining issues as well as valuable “how-to” skill-building and knowledge-sharing sessions. As described in this brochure, a wide range of experts and veteran practitioners from labor, management, government and academia will comment on what’s in store at the nation’s bargaining tables and offer insights into the best bargaining practices in today’s challenging labor-management climate. I hope you will also plan to attend the first-night reception for all conferees — a chance to greet old acquaintances and meet new friends in a relaxing, business-casual atmosphere. Updated information about the conference program will be posted on our Web site as it becomes available. I look forward to seeing you in Washington. Sincerely, Arthur F. Rosenfeld Director 2 294-FMCS PROMO BKLT 3/13/08 11:23 AM Page 3 About the Conference The most important labor relations event of 2008 will take place at the Hilton Washington in Washington DC on June 9–11. The 14th National Labor-Management Conference is expected to draw over 1,200 business and union practitioners, attorneys, arbitrators, facilitators and mediators from the private and public sectors from across the United States and several foreign nations, coming together in a “business-casual” atmosphere. This major labor-management conference, sponsored by the FMCS, will feature speakers from labor, management, government and academia. Conferees will hear what’s in store at the nation’s bargaining tables and gain insights into the best bargaining prac- WASHINGTON HILTON tices in today’s challenging labor-management climate. available from June 6 through June 12. You can also register Keynote Speakers online at www.fmcs.gov. The conference information is on the • MSNBC political commentator Chris Matthews, host of home page. Click “more” to access the hotel link. Hardball with Chris Matthews and The Chris Matthews Show • Economist Stephen Rose, author of a landmark study on wages Exhibitors and income, Social Stratification in the United States The conference will make a limited number of tables or booth Dr. William Ury, co-author of the best-selling Getting to Yes: • space available to display products or market services related to Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In, and the author of the conference. The display area will be open from 9:45 a.m. on The Power of a Positive No: How to Say No and Still Get to Yes June 9 through the end of the conference. Space will be located in John Wilhelm, President/Hospitality Industry of UNITE HERE • heavily traveled areas and will be available on a first-come, first- served basis by receipt of fee. For more information, call the Conference Information conference office at (202) 606-3631. Conference sessions will begin each day at 8:30 a.m. and will end by noon on June 11th. Those individuals arriving on Sunday, June 8 are First-Night Reception urged to pick up their registration materials between 2:00 p.m. and Monday, June 9 10:00 p.m. at the registration counter to avoid the congestion 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. expected between 7:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. on June 9. Registration is $595. You can save time by taking advantage of You are cordially invited to the first-night celebration, a confer- convenient, online registration. The registration fee covers admis- ence tradition, which will take place at the gazebo at the Hilton sion to all sessions, two continental breakfasts, two luncheons and Washington. Schmooze and network with colleagues you know the conference reception. and friends you just made while sampling Maryland crab cakes, A refund of above fees, less a $50 processing fee, will be made Virginia ham and other local foods. Afterward, make plans to only if written cancellation is received by May 28, 2008. A $100 enjoy Washington’s many sights, events and restaurants. refund will be given for cancellations received between May 29 Attendees who wish to bring a guest or guests to the reception must through June 3, 2008. The conference will permit substitutions in pay an additional $75 fee for each guest when registering for the the event a registered participant cannot attend. conference. Hotel Information Workshops The 14th National Labor-Management Conference will be held at The conference will feature more than 60 workshops, the Hilton Washington Hotel, at 1919 Connecticut Avenue NW. including separate programming “tracks” for attendees To make reservations, call the Hilton’s toll-free national number interested in topics especially relevant to the federal sector, 1-800-HILTONS. Be sure to mention the National Labor- public sector, international labor relations and the Labor and Management Conference in order to get the discounted rate. Employment Relations Association (LERA). Information on The Hilton’s special conference price for government employees workshop topics and tracks is available in this brochure. is $201 (the reference code is NLO), and the price for corporate Updates about the conference program and workshops, attendees is $210 (the reference code is NLM); there is an reflecting changes and additions, will be posted on the FMCS additional $20 fee for double occupancy. These rates are guaranteed Web site at www.fmcs.gov as soon as the information becomes for the first 400 registrants. May 9th is the closing date for the NLMC available. pricing. For those wishing to extend their stay before or after the conference, the Hilton has agreed to make the special prices 3 294-FMCS PROMO BKLT 3/13/08 11:24 AM Page 4 Visitors’ Guide to Washington, DC The city of Washington is quite compact, and the Hilton Washington hotel is centrally located. While you are attending the National Labor-Management Conference, you and your family will be able to enjoy the sites and events of the city because everything is easily accessible by foot, car, bus or metro from the hotel. Please browse through the Visitors’ Guide at www.fmcs.gov for many interesting, unique things to do, as well as descriptions and contact information for the following favorite attractions: The Smithsonian Institution’s dozen museums include the well- Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial known• Air and Space Museum, the new Museum of the American Indian, the newly renovated American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery and the popular National Zoo, home to the giant pandas. Admission is free for all the Smithsonian museums, which are open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. In addition, the International Spy Museum, the Newseum, Madame Tussards Wax Museum, the National Gallery of Art and the Museum at Explorer’s Hall at the National Geographic Society are entertain- ing, educational places to visit. Be sure to get tickets in advance for the impressive U.S. Holocaust• Museum, a tour of the White House and the Nationals baseball team, which is playing the San Francisco Giants at the brand-new Nationals Park. Other recommendations include the Kennedy Center, an Jefferson Memorial Smithsonian Castle evening• tour of Washington’s historic monuments and the free concerts offered by the military bands on the west steps of the Capitol every weekday night. The Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, the Bureau of Printing and Engraving and the U.S. Capitol are popular destinations for visi- tors, as is the newly restored Lincoln summer cottage and visitors’ center. Very close to the hotel are a number of attractive, diverse neigh- borhoods.• Dupont Circle, for example, at Connecticut Avenue and P Street NW, is the hub of a lively area of Victorian row houses and Georgetown Beaux-Arts mansions, many of which have been restored to house foreign embassies, international restaurants and boutiques. The area features the Phillips Collection, the Woodrow Wilson House and the largest collection of private art galleries in the city. In addi- tion, it is a pleasant walk to Georgetown at Wisconsin Avenue and M Street. Once a thriving colonial port, this charming historic neighborhood features nearby Georgetown University, specialty stores, nightclubs and intriguing restaurants. Dumbarton House, the C&O Canal, the Old Stone House and Dumbarton Oaks represent the history of this unique community. White House Dupont Circle PHOTOS COURTESY WASHINGTON, DC CONVENTION & TOURISM CORP. PHOTOS COURTESY WASHINGTON, 4 294-FMCS PROMO BKLT 3/13/08 11:24 AM Page 5 MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2008 Curing 21st Century Workplace Dysfunction: New Visions for Mediation, Facilitation and Coaching This workshop will examine what happens when 21st century Monday Morning organizations cease to function effectively. Discussions will focus • on the benefits of employing organizational assessment and evaluation coupled with a blend of mediation, facilitation and Show Me The Money! Costing the Labor Agreement coaching to address workplace challenges.