2003 Labor Arbitrator Development Program

Sponsored by ACR, FMCS and the NAA
October 14 and 15, 2003
(Preceding the ACR Annual Conference)

Conference Center
Disney Coronado Springs Resort
1000 West Buena Vista Drive
Orlando, Florida
407-939-1000

This two-day learning opportunity is designed for practicing labor arbitrators with five or more written cases. The program will focus on several areas: substantive aspects of arbitration (including just cause) decision-making, award-writing, advanced hearing procedures, and ethics. Significant time will be allocated to building a career, including gaining acceptance, applying to panels, writing articles, and managing fee income. This will be a collegial and interactive environment for learning. A unique aspect of this program will be review of your arbitration award by faculty from the National Academy of Arbitrators. The nationally recognized faculty includes Homer LaRue, Elizabeth Neumeier, David Weinberg, and Fred Dichter. Additional ACR and FMCS faculty will provide informal mentoring during the program.
This program represents the first-ever national collaboration between the Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR), the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS), and the National Academy of Arbitrators (NAA). Registration is limited.

The two-day cost is $325 early-bird, and $375 regular. Lunches are included. A separate check/credit card authorization must be submitted to ACR for participation in this program. Room reservations should be booked directly with the hotel, using the reduced ACR room rates. A block of sleeping rooms has been blocked for October 13 and 14 under ACR conference. Need-based scholarships are available through ACR.

Upon completion of this program, we hope that you will attend the annual ACR Conference in the same resort. However, registration for the ACR conference is not required to attend this program.

For answers to your specific questions, contact Richard Fincher of ACR at rdf@workplaceresolutions.com or contact Gary Hattal of the FMCS Institute at ghattal@fmcs.gov

For more general information or to register, To register for the program, download the registration form below in PDF format. Those registering by mail should send the registration form to Conference Management & Logistics, P.O. Box 25112, Arlington, VA 22202. If registering by fax, registrations should be sent with credit card number or signed government purchase order/training authorization by fax to 703-685-1144.

For general information about joining the ACR workplace section and getting involved in its activities, contact Stephen Kotev, Family and Workplace Coordinator at 202-464-9700 x 227. For more detailed information, you can also contact the FMCS website at www.fmcs.gov. The FMCS Institute can be contacted at 202-606-3627.