Thursday, September 14, 2023, All Day
2nd Annual Virginia LERA Chapter Annual Conference
“Virginia Collective Bargaining and Labor Relations”
Please join the Virginia LERA Chapter and colleagues from across the Commonwealth at our 2nd Annual Conference on September 14 in Richmond. As public sector collective bargaining continues to expand across Virginia and private sector union organizing remains robust, we have a diverse group of expert panelists assembled to present on topics directly relevant to public and private sector employers, unions and related stakeholders. Register before August 15 for Early Bird pricing. A tentative agenda is below. Virginia LERA members enjoy discounted registration. If you have any questions or issues with registration, please contact us. We hope to see you there!
Become a Member
You are invited to become a member of the LERA Virginia Chapter at http://lerachapter.org/virginia/membership-account/membership-levels/.
Draft Schedule
8:30 – 9:15 |
Registration |
9:15 – 9:30 |
Welcome |
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Ann Hodges, Virginia LERA President |
9:30 – 10:30 |
Plenary Session I |
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The Building Blocks of Starting, Growing, and Improving Labor-Management RelationshipsPresenters: Ellen Gallin Procida, Labor Arbitrator/Mediator & Director, Labor-Management Relations Programs, Scheinman Institute on Conflict Resolution, Cornell University, ILR School and Cheryl Teare, Labor Arbitrator/Mediator & Senior Extension Associate, Scheinman Institute on Conflict Resolution, Cornell University, ILR School Moderator: Brian Lynch, Virginia LERA Board Member |
10:45 – 12 |
Concurrent Sessions One and Two |
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Session One: Investigating, Preparing, and Presenting GrievancesPresenters: Ellen Gallin Procida, Cornell University, Cheryl Teare, Cornell University, Clay Rollins, Ogletree Deakins, Moriah Allen, VEA Moderator: Reilly Moore, Virginia LERA Board Communications Director |
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Session Two: Preparing for Impasse Proceedings (Mediation, Fact-Finding, Interest Arbitration)Presenters: Mary Theresa Metzler, Labor Arbitrator and Mediator; Reid Coploff, McGillivary Steele Elkin; Robin Burroughs, Venable Moderator: Justin Keating, Virginia LERA Board Secretary |
12 – 1 |
Lunch Served |
1 – 2:15 |
Plenary Session II |
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Interactive Red Light/Green Light Arbitrator PanelPanelists: Keith Greenberg, Labor Arbitrator & Mediator; Michael Loconto, Labor Arbitrator & Mediator; Rosemary Pye, Labor Arbitrator & Mediator; DeAndra Roaché, Labor Arbitrator & Mediator; Samantha Tower, Labor Arbitrator & Mediator Moderator: Arthur Pearlstein, Virginia LERA Board Vice-President |
2:30 – 3:30 |
Concurrent Sessions Three and Four |
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Session Three: Virginia Public Sector Collective Bargaining UpdatePanelists: Cathie Lee, VEA, Justin Keating, Beins Axelrod, Cynthia Hudson, Eppes-Hudson Law, Amy Smith, Isler Dare Moderator: Sarah Miller Espinosa, Virginia LERA Board Past President |
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Session Four: Amazon, Starbucks, & New Trends in Union OrganizingPanelists: TBA Moderator: Professor Luke Norris, University of Richmond School of Law |
3:30 – 4:30 |
Plenary Session III |
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Predictions on the Future of Collective Bargaining in VirginiaPanelists: Todd Park, VEA, Stephanie Maltz, Arlington Public Schools, City of Richmond Council Member Nye Moderator: Ann Hodges, Virginia LERA Board President |
4:30 – 4:45 |
Closing Remarks |
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Ann Hodges, Virginia LERA Board President |
Location
Richmond Marriott Downtown
500 East Broad Street, Richmond, USA, Virginia 23219
Tel: +1 804-643-3400
Registration and Pricing
Please sign up early for this event, by complete the bookings form below. Early bird pricing applies through August 15th. Registration Pricing begins August 16th.
Virginia Chapter Member Registration: $125 Early Bird;
August 16 18-31: $175 ; September 1-7: $225 Regular
Non-Member Registration: $175 Early Bird;
August 16 18-31: $225; September 1-7: $275 Regular
Event Sponsorship
You can locate Event Sponsorship under “bookings” below.
Gold Sponsorship Level: $1000
Silver Sponsorship Level: $500
Accommodations
Virginia LERA also has a limited room block for discounted rooms at the Marriott for the conference. Please email us at virginiachapterlera@gmail.com for additional information on the room block.
Bookings
Bookings are closed for this event.