2007 Labor Relations/Human Resources ConferenceThursday, May 17 - Friday, May 18, 2007 Renaissance Austin Hotel 9721 Arboretum Boulevard [map] Austin, TX 78759-6316 |
On-line registration is now closed. On-site registration will be open at the Renaissance Austin from 5-6 pm,
Wed., May 16, and begins at 7 am Thursday, May 17.
The Conference covers such topics as labor-management relations, complying with federal statutes and regulations, improving employee morale and productivity, and updates on legislation and regulation. The Conference format features speakers, panel discussions, and breakout sessions on topics of interest to industrial relations and human resources personnel in the refining and petrochemical industry.
In 2007, with Democrats in control of Congress, labor and human resources issues will be in the spotlight in Washington. Issues such as the Employee Free Choice Act, FMLA, recruiting, health change changes, are all issues in which you need to have the most up-to-date and accurate information. This conference promises to provide you with industry-specific information on these and other labor/human resources issues that you will be able to use as soon as you return to your company.
Related Files:
| Advance Registration Form |
Who Should Attend:
Human resource managers and labor relations specialists in the refining and petrochemical industry.Meeting Attire:
Business Casual - no tie, coat optional
Registration Fees:These fees are available through 05/09/2007 |
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| Name | Price | Available To |
| Member Registration - Early | $400.00 |
Refining Member Petrochemical Member International Member Associate Member |
| Member Registration - Late | $500.00 |
Refining Member Petrochemical Member International Member Associate Member |
| Non-Member Registration - Early | $795.00 |
NonMember |
| Non-Member Registration - Late | $895.00 |
NonMember |
| Spouse Registration | $50.00 | |
Cancellation and Other Policies:
By registering for this meeting you signify that you have read, understand, and agree to abide by NPRA's policies on registration, housing, cancellation, spouse/guest registration, and fees.REGISTRATION POLICY: Those who are present at the site of an NPRA meeting and/or occupy a hotel room in the NPRA room block to conduct business with industry personnel gathered for that meeting are expected to register for that meeting and pay the registration fee, whether or not they attend a specific function.
FEE POLICY: Eligibility for member rates is based on membership information currently on file with NPRA. If your company is not currently a member, the non-member fees will be charged to your credit card.
SPOUSE/GUEST POLICY: A guest is a spouse/significant other, friend or an adult child (18 years old or older) who is not in an industry-related occupation. A co-worker, an associate or spouse who works within the industry may not use the Spouse/Guest Registration category.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Registration substitution/cancellations must be submitted in writing, faxed to 202.835.0467 or e-mailed to LRHR@npra.org. Substitute conference registrations may be made in advance or on arrival with no penalty. Cancellations may be made by April 18, 2007 with no penalty. Written cancellations postmarked, faxed, or emailed between April 19 and May 2, 2007 will receive a refund of fees, less a $50 processing fee. No refunds after May 2, 2007. No telephone cancellations.
ENTERTAINMENT POLICY: We ask your cooperation in observing Association policy on activities held in conjunction with any NPRA meeting:
Meetings or social activities should not be scheduled that take registrants away from NPRA programs and NPRA-sponsored activities;
* Any company sponsoring a function to which 25 or more people are invited should outline its plans for advance approval by NPRA. In general, such functions will be approved if they do not unduly take registrants away from NPRA-sponsored activities;
* All representatives of companies sponsoring hospitality activities are expected to register for the meeting;
* Hospitality suites are expected to close by 1:00 a.m.;
* Food, beverage and service personnel (bartenders, hostesses, etc.) must be obtained through the hotel catering department;
* Suite promotional activities are to avoid the use of elaborate entertainment, expensive door prizes, suite attendance solicitation by individuals who are not full-time employees of the sponsoring company, or other similar activities.
Is Media Allowed?
YesHousing
Earliest Check-in Date: May 15, 2007Latest Checkout-out Date: May 19, 2007
Final Reservation Cut-Off Date: April 18, 2007
(Some hotels may run out of space earlier or be cut-off prior to this date.)
Renaissance Austin Hotel:
9721 Arboretum Blvd.
Austin, TX 78759-6316
Guest Room
Rate: $169.00 Single/Double Occupancy
Deposit: $169.00 Single/Double Occupancy