WASHINGTON, July 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, the
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) proudly concluded
the highly successful 2024 National Labor-Management Conference
(NLMC), the Agency's first in-person biennial conference in six
years.
The event featured an array of insightful
plenary sessions, engaging workshops, and renowned keynote
speakers.
Relegated to an online-only event in 2020 and 2022 due to the
COVID pandemic, this year FMCS welcomed more than 1,300 attendees
to the NLMC held in collaboration with the Labor and Employment
Relations Association (LERA) and the International Labor and
Employment Relations Association (ILERA). The conference, jointly
referred to as #Triad2024, hosted in New
York City, brought together leading experts, stakeholders,
and practitioners in the field of labor relations from across the
nation and beyond.
The event featured an array of insightful plenary sessions,
engaging workshops, and renowned keynote speakers, addressing
pivotal issues and innovations in labor-management relations.
Participants had the opportunity to engage in constructive dialogue
and exchange best practices aimed at fostering productive workplace
environments and enhancing labor-management cooperation.
Prominent figures delivering keynote addresses at the conference
included U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su, General Counsel for the National Labor
Relations Board (NLRB) Jennifer
Abruzzo, NLRB members Gwynne A.
Wilcox and David M. Prouty,
New York City Commissioner of
Labor Relations Renee Campion, Professor of Psychology and
Education at Columbia University's Teachers
College and Earth Institute Dr. Peter T. Coleman, and Co-founder and Chief
Innovation Officer of the High Conflict Institute Bill Eddy. Each
of these distinguished speakers provided distinct insights aligned
with the conference theme, "Challenges and Choices at Work in a
Time of Heightened Worker Activism," focusing on sustainable labor
practices and exploring the impacts of technology, human behavior,
and societal polarization on labor relations amongst other relevant
topics.
FMCS Chief Operating Officer (performing the duties of Director)
Greg Goldstein emphasized the
practical benefits of the conference, noting, "This gathering has
provided invaluable opportunities for stakeholders to exchange
ideas and strategies, ultimately strengthening our collective
ability to navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities in
the evolving labor landscape."
FMCS Deputy Director for Field Operations Javier Ramirez reflected on the significance of
the conference, stating, "The 2024 NLMC underscored the importance
of collaboration and dialogue in advancing effective labor
relations. We are proud to have facilitated discussions that will
contribute to shaping the future of workplace dynamics."
In addition to the keynote addresses, attendees participated in
focused workshops covering a wide range of topics such as conflict
resolution techniques, diversity and inclusion in the workplace,
and emerging trends in labor law. These sessions were designed to
equip participants with actionable insights and practical tools to
enhance their roles in labor relations.
The #Triad2024 not only served as a forum for intellectual
exchange but also as a catalyst for advancing professionalism and
excellence within the labor relations industry. Participants left
the conference inspired and empowered to implement innovative
strategies that promote harmonious labor-management relations and
drive organizational success.
For more information about this and future events, please visit
https://www.fmcs.gov/nlmc-info/
The U.S. Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service (FMCS)
is the nation's premier public agency for dispute resolution and
conflict management. FMCS was created by Congress as a neutral and
independent government agency upon enactment of the
Labor-Management Relations Act of 1947 (Taft-Hartley Act) and
mandated to resolve industrial conflict and promote
labor-management peace and cooperation, minimizing the impact of
these disputes on the free flow of commerce. With headquarters in
Washington, D.C. and offices
across the country, the agency has a proud track record of decades
of effective dispute resolution and conflict management services
for employers and unions across industries and work activities in
the private, public, and federal sectors. FMCS is also recognized
for its success facilitating negotiated rulemaking processes and
for its robust employment mediation program in the federal sector
as well as its global program, partnering with more than 60
countries to provide international consulting and training. For
more on FMCS or to request services, visit
www.fmcs.gov
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