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- Becoming a Labor Arbitrator – Fall 2024 – Online! Instructors:  Arbitrator Sheila Mayberry, Arbitrator Martin Malin, and FMCS Director of Arbitration Arthur Pearlstein Dates: For this virtual course, please note all times referenced are EASTERN time. August 12,  3:00- 4:30pm: Online Orientation Meeting August 19- September 20, 2024: Weekly Reading, Videos, &amp; Discussion Board Assignments September 23-27 11am – 5:00pm EST: Live Webinar Please [...]The post Becoming a Labor Arbitrator &#8211; Fall 2024 &#8211; Online! appeared first on Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
- Arbitrating in the Federal Sector – July 2024 *In Person* (Washington, DC) When: Tuesday, July 23  -   Wednesday, July 24, 2024   Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Where: FMCS Headquarters, 250 E Street SW Washington, DC (walking distance from L'Enfant Plaza Metro or Federal Center SW Metro) Instructors: Arthur Pearlstein, FMCS Director of Arbitration and Alan Symonette, Esq., National Academy of Arbitrators Seeking to start or expand [...]The post Arbitrating in the Federal Sector &#8211; July 2024 *In Person* (Washington, DC) appeared first on Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
- Becoming a Labor Arbitrator -IN PERSON! Glendale, CA (Los Angeles) January 2024   This training has been updated with a location change, it is now taking place in Glendale CA (Los Angeles) Instructors:  Arbitrators Jeanne Charles and Kathryn VanDagens Date:  January 8-12, 2024 Time: Monday-Thursday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Friday 8:30 am- 1 pm Cost: $3000.00 ($2700.00 if you register before October 1) Once your bio has been [...]The post Becoming a Labor Arbitrator -IN PERSON! Glendale, CA (Los Angeles) January 2024 appeared first on Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
- Mediation Skills – RESCHEDULED!  WILL BE HELD ONLINE IN JANUARY-FEBRUARY!!   Instructors:  Commissioners Brad Lane, TJ Johnson, Bruce Fries, and Valerie Harragin   Time and Date:  January 30 thru February 1 and February 6 -8,  (Tuesday-Thursday for 2 consecutive weeks); 11:00am -5:00pm EASTERN Cost: $ 1,600.00 ($1,500.00 Early bird if registered on or before December 30, 2023) Location:  This course will be held online via [...]The post Mediation Skills &#8211; RESCHEDULED!  WILL BE HELD ONLINE IN JANUARY-FEBRUARY!! appeared first on Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
- Negotiation Skills – RESCHEDULED!  WILL BE HELD ONLINE IN MARCH!   Instructors:  TBA Time and Date:  March 5, 6, 7, 12,13, 14 (Tuesday-Thursday for 2 consecutive weeks); 11:00am -5:00pm EASTERN Cost: $ 1,600.00 ($1,500.00 Early bird if registered on or before February 5, 2024) Location: This course will be held online via Zoom. Description: Develop the negotiation style that’s right for you. This interactive workshop [...]The post Negotiation Skills &#8211; RESCHEDULED!  WILL BE HELD ONLINE IN MARCH! appeared first on Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
- Becoming a Labor Arbitrator – Summer 2023 – Online! Instructors:  Arbitrators Dates: For this virtual course, please note all times referenced are EASTERN time. April 27, 3:00- 4:30pm: Online Orientation Meeting May 8 - June 9, 2023: Weekly Reading, Videos, &amp; Discussion Board Assignments June 12-16, 11am – 5:00pm EST: Live Webinar Please note that there will be coursework during the five weeks prior [...]The post Becoming a Labor Arbitrator &#8211; Summer 2023 &#8211; Online! appeared first on Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
- Negotiation Skills Summer 2023 Instructors:  FMCS Mediators Gemma Lopresti, Leroy Skinner and Lane Harstad Dates:  July 11-13 and 18-20 - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday for two consecutive weeks Time:  11am - 5pm EASTERN  In addition, there will be some reading and discussion board questions before we meet and some "homework" between sessions. Cost: $ 1,600.00 ($1,500.00 Early bird ends June [...]The post Negotiation Skills Summer 2023 appeared first on Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
- Arbitrating in the Federal Sector – March 2023 *In Person* (Washington, DC) Seeking to start or expand your labor arbitration practice in the federal sector? This two-day, in-person program is geared toward current FMCS Roster arbitrators needing a greater understanding of unique aspects of arbitration of disputes between federal agencies and their unions. The course will focus on the distinction between federal and private sector practice, with [...]The post Arbitrating in the Federal Sector &#8211; March 2023 *In Person* (Washington, DC) appeared first on Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
- Becoming a Labor Arbitrator -IN PERSON! University of Nevada -Las Vegas Jan. 2023 Instructors:  Arbitrators Kathryn VanDagens and Brian Clauss Date:  January 9-13, 2023 Time: Monday-Thursday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Friday 8:30 am- 1 pm Cost: $2,700.00 Once your bio has been approved and if you are paying by check please mail to: FMCS Institute One Independence Square 250 E St, SW Washington, DC 20427 Training Location: UNLV- Boyd [...]The post Becoming a Labor Arbitrator -IN PERSON! University of Nevada -Las Vegas Jan. 2023 appeared first on Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
- Apologies that Heal (Webinar) Instructors:  Krystil Smith &amp; Valerie Harragin   Date:  Thursday, February 2, 2023 Time:  1pm-4:30pm Eastern Standard Time Location : This course is being offered online as a live webinar.  You will receive a link and instructions for logging in and participating a few days before the webinar. Description: Everyone makes mistakes. That's why a good apology [...]The post Apologies that Heal (Webinar) appeared first on Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.