SFLERP Training

Basic Federal Labor Relations Training
Program and Information – September 21-22, 2010
Washington, DC

Click here for a Registration form.
The Society is sponsoring an intensive training opportunity on Federal Labor Relations. Basic LR will be held Tuesday, September 21 and Wednesday, September 22, 2010, and includes topics such as Terms and Roles of Third Parties; Bargaining units and Exclusive Representation; Statutory Rights of the Parties; Representation Rights; Formal discussions and investigations; Grievances and Arbitration, and much more. The course will also cover President Obama’s recently issued Executive Order regarding Labor Relations and Forums. Faculty members include Commissioner Kurt Saunders, FMCS; Sue Whitney, formerly with GSA; and an official from a labor organization.

Training Location and Times
The course will be held at the Department of Education Training Center, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202 and begins at 8:30am each day, ending approximately at 4:00pm. Registration opens at 8am. This is a secured government facility. Please be sure to bring a government issued ID in order to gain access to the building. Entrance to the building is available on Maryland Avenue and C Street. Closest metro station is L’Enfant Plaza station, Maryland Avenue exit.
No hotel arrangements have been made for individuals attending the training but the Holiday Inn Washington Capitol Hotel is conveniently located at 550 C Street, SW, across the street from the Department of Education. For reservation, you may wish to call the hotel directly at 202-479-4000.

Cancellation Policy and Refunds
Your registration fee will be refunded (except for a $50 cancellation fee) if you cancel your registration in writing by Friday, September 10, 2010. No refunds will be issued after that date and purchase orders and other forms will be invoiced. Substitutions are permitted at any time but the member/non member rate will apply. For more information, call 703-685-4130, or email info@sflerp.org

Registration Procedure
To register for the course simply fill out and print the Registration Form, include form of payment and mail all materials by Friday, September 10, 2010, to SFLERP, PO Box 25112, Arlington, VA 22202. Registrations may be accepted after the deadline, but please call to verify availability. You may also fax the Registration form with credit card information to 703-852-4461. SFLERP accepts Visa and MasterCard with appropriate expiration date and signature. Checks, training authorizations (TA), DD Form 1556, Purchase Orders, and Form 182 are also accepted. There is an additional processing fee of $15 when paying by purchase orders or other forms. We regret that online registration is not available. The registration fee includes conference materials. Meals and hotel accommodations are on your own. Confirmation by e-mail will be sent within a week of receipt of registration. If you fill out a Membership Application and join SFLERP with your registration, you qualify to register at the discounted member rate. For tax-reporting purposes, SFLERP's Tax-ID Number is 23-7283877.

Program and Topics Covered

Basic Federal Labor Relations
September 21-22, 2010

Tuesday September 21
- Background of Federal LR - Purpose and history
- Terms and Roles of Third Parties
- Bargaining units and Exclusive Representation
- Statutory Rights of the Parties

Wednesday September 22
- Representation Rights
- Formal discussions and investigations
- Grievances and Arbitration
- Contract Administration and Unfair Labor Practices – Appeals
- Review of President Obama’s Executive Order

Click here for the Registration Form

SFLERP’s 38th Annual Symposium
May 12 – 13, 2011
Arlington, Virginia

Program and Registration Form will be available in January 2011. Please come back to visit us then.



	Conferences and Events Basic Federal Labor Relations Training Program and Information – September 21-22, 2010 Washington, DC Click here for a Registration form. The Society is sponsoring an intensive training opportunity on Federal Labor Relations. Basic LR will be held Tuesday, September 21 and Wednesday, September 22, 2010, and includes topics such as Terms and Roles of Third Parties; Bargaining units and Exclusive Representation; Statutory Rights of the Parties; Representation Rights; Formal discussions and investigations; Grievances and Arbitration, and much more. The course will also cover President Obama’s recently issued Executive Order regarding Labor Relations and Forums. Faculty members include Commissioner Kurt Saunders, FMCS; Sue Whitney, formerly with GSA; and an official from a labor organization. Training Location and Times The course will be held at the Department of Education Training Center, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202 and begins at 8:30am each day, ending approximately at 4:00pm. Registration opens at 8am. This is a secured government facility. Please be sure to bring a government issued ID in order to gain access to the building. Entrance to the building is available on Maryland Avenue and C Street. Closest metro station is L’Enfant Plaza station, Maryland Avenue exit. No hotel arrangements have been made for individuals attending the training but the Holiday Inn Washington Capitol Hotel is conveniently located at 550 C Street, SW, across the street from the Department of Education. For reservation, you may wish to call the hotel directly at 202-479-4000. Cancellation Policy and Refunds Your registration fee will be refunded (except for a $50 cancellation fee) if you cancel your registration in writing by Friday, September 10, 2010. No refunds will be issued after that date and purchase orders and other forms will be invoiced. Substitutions are permitted at any time but the member/non member rate will apply. For more information, call 703-685-4130, or email info@sflerp.org Registration Procedure To register for the course simply fill out and print the Registration Form, include form of payment and mail all materials by Friday, September 10, 2010, to SFLERP, PO Box 25112, Arlington, VA 22202. Registrations may be accepted after the deadline, but please call to verify availability. You may also fax the Registration form with credit card information to 703-852-4461. SFLERP accepts Visa and MasterCard with appropriate expiration date and signature. Checks, training authorizations (TA), DD Form 1556, Purchase Orders, and Form 182 are also accepted. There is an additional processing fee of $15 when paying by purchase orders or other forms. We regret that online registration is not available. The registration fee includes conference materials. Meals and hotel accommodations are on your own. Confirmation by e-mail will be sent within a week of receipt of registration. If you fill out a Membership Application and join SFLERP with your registration, you qualify to register at the discounted member rate. For tax-reporting purposes, SFLERP's Tax-ID Number is 23-7283877. Program and Topics Covered Basic Federal Labor Relations September 21-22, 2010 Tuesday September 21 - Background of Federal LR - Purpose and history - Terms and Roles of Third Parties - Bargaining units and Exclusive Representation - Statutory Rights of the Parties Wednesday September 22 - Representation Rights - Formal discussions and investigations - Grievances and Arbitration - Contract Administration and Unfair Labor Practices – Appeals - Review of President Obama’s Executive Order Click here for the Registration Form SFLERP’s 38th Annual Symposium May 12 – 13, 2011 Arlington, Virginia Program and Registration Form will be available in January 2011. Please come back to visit us then.