Event Details

Event

When:

Wednesday | 01:30PM - 04:30PM

Title:

Bargaining for a Competitive Future

Where:

Governors Hall - E & F - Acme, MI

Category:

Seminar

Event Description

Bargaining for a Competitive Future: The 2011 Negotiation between the UAW and the Detroit 3

The Detroit 3 and the UAW will negotiate a new 2011 labor agreement this summer. This agreement has the potential to reinforce the competitive position the Detroit companies now have on labor costs in the North American industry and extend it into the future. This position came about under the trying circumstances of the financial rescue of GM and Chrysler and the restructuring of Ford. The UAW can prove through this negotiation that it is committed to the competitive success of its major employers in the long run; it is also worthy of consideration by workers in international companies outside of the traditional industry. The development of a new formula for compensating workers that is more closely tied to the performance of the company─both financially and in terms of quality and productivity─are key to this negotiation. An efficient pattern along these lines could spread throughout the industry.

This panel will attempt to identify the key bargaining issues and barriers that must be solved to make the 2011 agreement a win-win deal for the whole industry and the economy. Panel participants will include important negotiators from past bargaining years from both the companies and the unions.

Co-Chairs:

Kristin Dziczek, Director, Labor and Industry Group, and Director, Program for Automotive Labor and Education, Center for Automotive Research Audio Intro Audio

Art Schwartz, President, Labor & Economics Associates and Retired General Director of Labor Relations, General Motors Presentation Audio

Speakers:

Joel Cutcher-Gershenfeld, Dean and Professor, School of Labor & Employment Relations, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Presentation Audio

Bob Clark, President, RWC Consulting LLC and former Director, Labor Affairs Planning, Ford Motor Company Presentation Audio

Jim Stanford, Economist, Canadian Auto Workers Presentation Audio

Tom Walsh, Columnist, Detroit Free Press Presentation Audio

Panel Audio

5-7 p.m. Networking Social Hour: Under the Yellow Tent

Social Hour Sponsored by:

Location
Event Location	Governors Hall - E & F
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WHAT FAMILY ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE?

The family friendly Partners Program is available for all attendee families. In addition, the Resort and surrounding Traverse City area have numerous opportunities for family fun. Contact the Traverse City Convention Bureau at www.visittraversecity.com or (800) 872-8377.

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES?

Social hours take place Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings. A scramble golf tournament is scheduled for Sunday afternoon.

WHAT CAN MY SPOUSE/PARTNER ATTEND?

Your spouse or partner is welcome at all of the social hours. (Children are not permitted at the Monday - Wednesday social hours.)

WHAT IS THE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE?

The seminars are designed to foster a casual atmosphere for the informal exchange of ideas. Business casual is appropriate. Others wear more casual polo shirts and slacks.

WHAT IS THE SOCIAL HOUR DRESS CODE?

These are informal events. Attire will vary from sport coats to polo shirts and slacks (for men) and from summer dresses and skirts to pants and shirts (for women).

ARE MEALS INCLUDED?

Continental breakfast and lunch are included each day. Social hours are hosted Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I NEED TO CANCEL?

The first thing to do would be to find a colleague interested in replacing you. If your colleagues are already registered or unable to attend, please inform us in writing that you must cancel. To be eligible for a full refund of fees, notification of cancellation must be received in our office in writing by May 14, 2011. After this date, to be eligible for a refund of fees less the handling charge of $150.00 we must receive your request in writing before July 19, 2011. We regret that we cannot accept requests for refunds after that date.

HOW DO I GET MY CONFERENCE MATERIALS?

The registration desk is located in the Governors Prefunction area. We recommend that you pick up your name badge and conference materials at early registration on Sunday, from 5-7 p.m. or on Tuesday from 3:30-7 p.m. The registration desk is also open during the conference sessions. A name badge is required to gain admittance to the sessions. Please note: badges will be distributed the day before or morning of the first day of your registration so you may attend the social hours included in your registration.