2008 Labor Relations/Human Resources Conference Thursday, April 17 - Friday, April 18, 2008 Renaissance Harborplace Hotel 202 East Pratt Street [map] Baltimore, MD 21202-6101

The NPRA Labor Relations and Human Resources Committee is already working on a program of speakers that cover topics such as: 2009 Labor Negotiations, Workplace Legislation, Regulatory Changes to FMLA, ADA, etc., Healthcare, HR's Role in Plant Security, Identity Theft, and more! 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.

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.

Related Files:

Information for Speakers

Session Schedule

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 04/09/2008
Name	Price	Available To
Member Registration - Early	$400.00	Refining Member Petrochemical Member International Member Associate Member Government
Member Registration - Late	$500.00	Refining Member Petrochemical Member International Member Associate Member Government
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 March 14, 2008 with no penalty. Written cancellations postmarked, faxed, or emailed between March 15 and April 2, 2008 will receive a refund of fees, less a $50 processing fee. No refunds after April 2, 2008. 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?

Yes

Housing

Earliest Check-in Date: April 15, 2008
Latest Checkout-out Date: April 19, 2008
Final Reservation Cut-Off Date: March 19, 2008
(Some hotels may run out of space earlier or be cut-off prior to this date.)

Hyatt Regency Baltimore on the Inner Harbor:
On the Inner Harbor
300 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21202-1012



    Guest Room
    Rate: $229 Single/$254 Double Occupancy
    Deposit: $229 Single/$254 Double Occupancy

Renaissance Harborplace Hotel:
202 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202-6101



    Guest Room
    Rate: $199 single/double occupancy
    Deposit: $199 single/double occupancy

Travel Information:

AVIS is the official rental car agency for the LR/HR Conference. Call 800-331-1600 and refer to AWD#:B7613999 to receive discounted rates.

Sponsors and Sponsorship Information:

Thank you to our 2008 Sponsor:

Reception Sponsor
Baker Botts LLP