Register for the Affiliate Leadership Training Summit and Human Relations Conference

October 11, 2007 -- The Ernest A. “Buddy” Mass Human Relations Conference and Affiliate Leadership Training Summit (ALTS) will take place back-to-back January 20-25, 2008, in New Orleans, Louisiana, at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel. IAFF affiliate leaders who register for both events save $140.

The Ernest A. “Buddy” Mass Human Relations Conference features an almost entirely new workshop schedule. Scheduled for January 20-23, courses range from diverse recruitment, to overview of employment law, to leadership skills. Some noted workshops include:

• Bad Decisions Are No Accident
• Making it Work: Addressing Work/Family Issues
• Managing Risk in the High Risk World of the Fire Service
• Using Your Contract to Protect LGBT Workers
• Advanced Dimensions of Leadership

In addition, roundtable sessions will provide an opportunity for conference participants to discuss issues and concerns with other fire fighters. Expert panels, general sessions and an open forum round out this important schedule of educational programs.

Register online or download the Human Relations Conference brochure.

The 2008 Affiliate Leadership Training Summit (ALTS) offers more new workshops than ever before, including:

• Health Care 101
• Understanding the Fair Labor Standards Act
• Ethics for Union Leaders
• Writing Contract Language
• Fighting Anti-Union Retaliation
• Effective Teaching Methods for Union Leaders
• GASB 45

PLUS...
• Assisting Our Returning Soldiers
• Fair Share Agreements
• Retiree Health Insurance

In total, more than 40 topics will be offered throughout the two-day conference on January 24-25. In addition, ALTS is an excellent networking event and a unique opportunity for affiliate leaders to learn so many skills in just two days.

Register online or download the ALTS brochure.

Registration note:

To register for both conferences at the same time (for a savings of $140!), affiliate leaders must complete registration forms for both events. You cannot register online for both events -- please fax your completed registration forms to: (202) 737-8414 or mail them to: 1750 New York Ave., NW, Washington DC, 20006.
For more information, contact the IAFF Department of Education at (202) 824-1533.