PAID Permit 19 Wakefield, RI 2014 LABOR ARBITRATION CONFERENCE Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage Registration For: FIFTEENTH ANNUAL LABOR ARBITRATION CONFERENCE NAME: October 10, 2014 AFFILIATION: Newport Marriott Hotel 25 America’s Cup Avenue, Newport, RI TITLE: ADDRESS: PHONE: EMAIL: NO. OF RESERVATIONS @ $160 ($140 IF PAYMENT IS RECEIVED BEFORE SEPTEMBER 19, 2014) TOTAL ENCLOSED: $ 11:15–12:15 Sessions 1. Presenting and Advocating on Difficult Evidentiary Issues 2. Use,Neglect Use, Misuse and Abuse of Arbitration 3. Successfully Mounting and Fending Off Arbitrability Challenges 1:15–2:15 Sessions 1. Management Rights and Related Bargaining Obligations 2. Interactive Discussion: Advocate Expectations 3. Establishing Credibility and Challenging Credibility Please make check payable to: URI Labor Research Center Conferences RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED 10:15–11:15 Sessions 1. Interplay Between Statutes, Regulations and Bargaining 2. Arbitration and Social Media 3. The Medical Marijuana Act Charles T. Schmidt, Jr. Labor Research Center Hart House 36 Upper College Road Kingston, RI 02881 CONCURRENT SESSIONS Please indicate the sessions you plan to attend SPONSORED BY: CHARLES T. SCHMIDT, JR. LABOR RESEARCH CENTER PROGRAM 8:30 am Registration/Coffee 8:45 am Introduction Mark M. Grossman, Esq. PROGRAM 11:15 am -12:15 pm CONCURRENT SESSIONS Assistant Professor, Schmidt Labor Research Center, URI, Kingston, RI 9:00-10:00 am SPEAKERS: Labor/Management Relations – How Are We Doing Now and Where Are We Going? Edward Goddard, Vice President of Labor Relations Kindred Healthcare Wrentham, MA Adler Pollack & Sheehan, P.C. Providence, RI Elizabeth Wiens, Esq. Teamsters, Local 251 East Providence, RI Mark A. Wahlgren, General Manager/VP 2. Arbitrator Peeves About The Use of Arbitration SPEAKERS: Gary D. Altman, Arbitrator 3. Successfully Mounting and Fending Off Arbitrability Challenges SPEAKERS: Joseph P. Sassi, Esq. Associate General Counsel for Labor and Employment Roger Williams University, Providence, RI Jennifer Azevedo, Esq. Assistant Executive Directors/UniServ National Education Association-RI, Cranston, RI Cobleigh & Giacobbe Warwick, RI Charles A. Ruggerio, Deputy City Solicitor 12:15-1:15 pm LUNCH 1:15-2:15 pm Auburndale, MA Beth Anne Wolfson, Arbitrator Dedham, MA 3. The Medical Marijuana Act and its Impact on Labor/ Management Relations SPEAKERS: George Rinaldi, Esq. Chief Legal Counsel for State Labor Relations Labor and Employment Practice Group Providence, RI Christopher Lambert, Attorney/Staff Rep. CONCURRENT SESSIONS (choose one) 1. Management Rights and Related Bargaining Obligations SPEAKERS: James A. Parisi, Field Representative Rhode Island Federation of Teachers and Health Professionals, Providence, RI Providence City Solicitor’s Office Providence, RI 2. Arbitration and Social Media: Where Employee Free Speech Butts Heads with Employer Policy SPEAKERS: Marc D. Greenbaum, Arbitrator How to Effectively Use the Grievance Mediation Process Joseph Kelleher, Commissioner Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Warwick, RI RI Federation of Teachers and Health Professionals Providence, RI Anthony D. Rizzotti, Esq. Freeport, ME 10:00-10:15 am BREAK 1. The Interplay Between Statutes, Regulations and Bargaining SPEAKERS: Gerard P. Cobleigh, Esq. 2:30-3:30 pm Littler Mendelson Boston, MA Michael C. Ryan, Arbitrator McLaughlin & Moran, Inc. Cranston, RI (choose one) BREAK Michael Mullane, Field Representative Brookline, MA Matt Taibi, Secretary - Treasurer 2:15-2:30 pm SPEAKERS: Gursky/Wiens Attorneys at Law North Kingstown, RI Rhode Island State Association of Firefighters Providence, RI RI AFSCME, Council 94 North Providence, RI (choose one) 1. When Contracts and Statues Collide SPEAKERS: Michael D. Chittick, Esq. Paul Reed, President 10:15-11:15 amCONCURRENT SESSIONS REGISTRATION Andrew B. Prescott, Esq. Nixon Peabody Providence, RI 2. Interactive Discussion: Advocate Expectations/Survey of Arbitrator Views on Difficult Issues SPEAKERS: John Van N. Dorr III, Arbitrator Dover, NH Mary Ellen Shea, Arbitrator Amherst, MA 3.How Legislation Action Impacts Collective Bargaining SPEAKERS: Ralph Ezovski, National Representative NAGE/IBPO Warwick, RI Peter Ruggiero Ruggiero Brochu Warwick, RI REGISTRATION The registration fee for the Labor Arbitration Conference is $160 and includes lunch, coffee, and conference materials. If payment is received before September 19, 2014, the fee is $140. Space is limited to 150 participants. The conference site at the Newport Marriott is accessible to individuals with disabilities. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Governor’s Commission on Disabilities, the sponsors will make reasonable accommodations to ensure program access. Participants with disabilities who require special accommodations should indicate so on their registration form or call the Schmidt Labor Research Center (401-874-2239) at least 3 days before the conference. For TTY assistance, please call RI Relay Service at: 1-800-745-5555. * Please make your check payable to: URI Labor Research Center Conferences Mail it with your completed registration form to: Schmidt Labor Research Center University of Rhode Island Hart House, 36 Upper College Road Kingston, RI 02881 Phone: 401-874-2239 / Fax: 874-2954 Special Note for Attorneys: This program is designed to qualify for 6 MCLE credits with zero ethics credits. Attorneys seeking Rhode Island MCLE credit must apply via Appendix D on the Rhode Island Supreme Court attorney portal. Please retain this conference agenda and certificate of attendance for submission. Directions: For directions, call the Newport Marriott Hotel at 401-849-1000 or visit their website: www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/pvdlw-newport-marriott