Location:
Minneapolis Convention Center (Meeting Room 101)
1301 Second Ave S
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
Minneapolis Convention Center (Meeting Room 101) Website »

Early Registration Price: $450.00
Early Registration Cutoff Date: On/Before 5/31/2023
NOTE: We must receive registration form (with payment arrangements indicated) by this date for early registration rate to be honored.
Regular Price: $525.00 After 5/31/2023

Conference Description

The place to learn is where the teachers are among the top tier of labor arbitrators, the materials tackle the tough issues, the key questions are answered, and the instruction is practical so you can put the training to use.

Come to Minneapolis this fall, and learn the latest developments in labor law and labor arbitration. The above program agenda link provides full detail about what you will learn.

The conference tuition of $525 includes admission to all sessions, course materials, and all breaks. You can save $75 if you register before May 31, 2023.

Still another reason to attend is the faculty. All have wide experience as labor arbitrators and recognized skills as teachers. We welcome you to Minneapolis to learn with the best.

FACULTY

The faculty members are excellent teachers, in addition to being highly respected labor arbitrators. Steve Befort teaches at the University of Minnesota Law School, is the past editor of the ABA’s highly respected journal on Labor & Employment Law, and a nationally known labor arbitrator. Walt De Treux is a nationally-known labor arbitrator. Earlier in his career he was a labor attorney. Harry Graham is a distinguished labor arbitrator. He was a professor at Cleveland State University, and before that, at the University of Wisconsin and University of Iowa. Jeff Jacobs first practiced law and now is one of the longest-serving labor arbitrators in the Midwest and nationally. Finally, JeanneVonhofhasover25yearsof experience, with umpireships on several national panels, including those in steel, airlines, and education. She has also taught at Indiana University.

CLE/HRCI/SHRM Information

Attorneys and HR professionals are eligible to receive credit for this conference. CLE credit is based on 7 hours. If you are an attorney, please indicate on the registration form in which state(s) you hold a license. 

This program is valid for 7.0 PDCs for the SHRM-CP^sm or SHRM-SCP^sm. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.  This program has also been approved for 7 recertification credit hours through the HR Certification Institute. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute homepage at www.hrci.org.

Facility Description

The conference will be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center, a first-class facility with comfortable meeting rooms and an excellent sound system. There is also plentiful parking and our classroom is near the two main entrances. There will be signs posted, and it will take less than 5 minutes to walk from your car. The nearest hotel is under 10 minutes walking, door to door.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

For overnight accommodations, we recommend the following hotels which are close to the Minneapolis Convention Center, the site of the conference. (The Hilton and Hotel Ivy are just two blocks away and on the skyway system).

• Minneapolis Hilton • www.hilton.com • 1001 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis MN 55403 • 612-376-1000
• Holiday Inn Express • www.hiexmpls.com • 225 So. 11th Street, Minneapolis MN 55403 • 612-341-3300
• Hotel Ivy • www.thehotelivy.com • 201 So. 11th Street • Minneapolis, MN 55403 • 612-746-4600

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