National PELRA Annual Training ConferenceNational PELRA provides many opportunities for our attendees to build lasting relationships with peers, speakers, exhibitors, and sponsors in relaxed and enjoyable atmospheres.
2020 Annual training conference (ATC)
registration opened august 1, 2019
2020 National PELRA Keynote Speaker Ted Garnett
"Creating A World Class Culture"
General Sessions
- Ted Garnett - Creating A World Class Culture
- LaToya Merritt - Diversity and Inclusion
- Robert Smith - Collective Bargaining Trends
- Rachel Shaw - When Disability and Discipline Collide
- Keith Friede - From Government Organization to Public Sector Enterprise
- Ken Wienstock - Legal Trends
Workshops
- Labor Relations 101
- Building Employee Engagement
- Enhancing Diversity and Inclusiveness
- Arbitration Panel
- Violence in the Workplace
Concurrent Sessions
- Recognizing and Drafting Good Contract Language
- Taking a Knee to Free Speech
- Effectively Dealing with Law Enforcement Personnel
- The (Juris) Doctor Is In
- State and Local Government in the Age of Social Media
- Legislative Update from the Hill
- The Real Cost of "NoCost" Bargaining
- ....and many more (See the Brochure for the 2020 ATC)
Networking and social events
- National PELRA Welcome Reception (Sunday, April 26, 2020)
- National PELRA Robin Hall Award Luncheon (Monday, April 27, 2020)
- National PELRA Networking Reception
(Monday, April 27, 2020) - National PELRA Tuesday Night Celebration (Tuesday, April 28, 2020)
- National PELRA Foundation Luncheon (Wednesday, April 29, 2020)
Quick and Easy Reservations for Attendees
Hotel
AT&T Hotel and Conference Center
1900 University Avenue
Austin, TX 78705
- www.meetattexas.com
Reservations
The AT&T Hotel and Conference has set aside a limited block of rooms for National PELRA Conference attendees. The special rate is $225.00 per night (single/double). This rate will be available through April 2, 2020 or until the block is sold out.
Click here to book your room online.
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National PELRA Partner Hotels
AC Hotel Austin-University
The AC Hotel Austin-University (Marriott) has set aside a limited block of rooms for the National PELRA Conference. The special rate is $229 per night (single/double) and will be available until April 4, 2020.
Click here to book your room online
Hampton by Hilton
The Hampton by Hilton has set aside a limited block of rooms for the National PELRA Conference. The special rate is $225 per night (single/double) and will be available until March 30, 2020.
Click here to book your room online.
Registration infoRMATION
Full conference registration includes:
- Access to all learning activities Monday through Wednesday
- Monday through Wednesday morning continental breakfast, coffee breaks, and afternoon break
- Sunday evening Welcome Reception
- Monday Annual Robin Hall Memorial Awards Lunch
- Monday evening National PELRA networking event
- Tuesday Night Celebration
- Wednesday National PELRA Foundation Luncheon / Raffle
- Conference tote bag with gift items
- Digital link of all session materials and audio recordings taken during the sessions (emailed 4-7 weeks after conference)
Conference fees:
Sunday, April 26 - Wednesday, April 30 - Three full conference days
Member Rates:
$609.00 - Early Bird rate available August 1, 2019 through January 10, 2020
$679.00 - Regular rate available January 11, 2020 through March 20, 2020
$759.00 - Late rate on or after March 21, 2020
Non-Member Rate:
$999.00
Single-Day registration (available for Monday, Tuesday, and/or Wednesday)
Member: $299.00 each day
Non-Member: $469.00 each day
One day registration provides full session access, continental breakfast, breaks, and any lunch/networking/social event for that day only.
Sunday, April 26 - National PELRA Annual Golf Tournament (8:00 am - 3:00 pm)
$100 - TBD
Sunday, April 26 - Academy III: The Negotiation Process (8:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Member: $299.00
Non-Member: $399.00
Sunday, April 26 - Pre-Conference Workshop (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
Member / Non-Member: $99 / $150
Thursday, April 30 - Investigations Academy (8:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Member: $299.00
Non-Member: $399.00
Thursday, April 30 - CLRP® Exam
Member: $100.00 (Special rate for this event)
Non-Member: $250.00
Guest registration:
Family members and/or other guests may attend the following social events:
Sunday, April 26 - Welcome Reception
$40.00, purchased on or before March 20, 2020
$59.00, purchased on or after March 21, 2020
Monday, April 27 - National PELRA Networking Reception
$40.00, purchased on or before March 20, 2020
$59.00, purchased on or after March 21, 2020
Tuesday, April 28 - Tuesday Night Celebration
$100.00, purchased on or before March 20, 2020
$125.00, purchased on or after March 21, 2020
Cancellation policy:
All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing and received by March 20, 2020 to qualify for a refund. Cancellations received after March 20, 2020 are non-refundable. No-shows and inability to attend the ATC due to weather are non-refundable.
Conference Cancellation: Must submit cancellation in writing prior to March 20, 2020. A $75 administrative/cancellation fee will be applied. May opt to transfer registration, one registration transfer is allowed per registration provided they have the same membership status. A $35 transfer fee will be applied. All credit card refunds will incur a $15 cancellation/refund fee regardless of cancellation date.
Other Cancellation Fee's:
Academy Registration: A $50 administrative/cancellation fee will be deducted. One registration transfer is allowed per registration provided they have the same membersip status. A $35 transfer fee will be applied.
Pre and/or Post Conference Workshops: A $35 administrative/cancellation fee will be deducted. One registration transfer is allowed per registration provided they have the same membership status. A $35 transfer fee will be applied.
One-Day Registration: A $50 administrative/cancellation fee will be deducted for each day.
CLRP Exam: A $50 administrative/cancellation fee will be deducted.
Guest Registration: A $15 administrative fee will be deducted.