LERA 77th Annual Meeting
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| Early Bird Rates (open - March 25) | |
| Full Meeting - $385 Student/Apprentice - $231 Emeritus - $270 1 day - $250 |
Full Meeting - $605 1 day - $470 |
| Standard Rates (March 26 - May 2) | |
| Full Meeting - $473 Student/Apprentice - $284 Emeritus - $331 1 day - $307 |
Full Meeting - $693 1 day - $527 |
| Late Rates (May 3 - June 6) | |
| Full Meeting - $561 Student/Apprentice - $337 Emeritus - $393 1 day - $365 |
Full Meeting - $781 1 day - $585 |
| Onsite Rates (June 7 - June 15) | |
| Full Meeting - $650 Student/Apprentice - $390 Emeritus - $455 1 day - $423 |
Full Meeting - $870 1 day - $643 |
The LERA Hotel is The Westin Seattle, located at 1900 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA. The discounted room rate of $265 is available through Tuesday, May 20, 2025, or until the room block fills up.
| Wednesday, June 11, 2025 |
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Boeing Renton Factory Tour - ticketed eventWe will leave the Westin Seattle at 12:30 pm for a 1.5 hour tour, returning by 3:45 pm. *Must be a U.S. Citizen to attend this tour. Experience the pinnacle of aviation innovation with an exclusive tour of the Boeing 737 final assembly line. This behind-the-scenes journey offers HR professionals a unique opportunity to witness the meticulous craftsmanship that goes into building the world’s most popular commercial aircraft. As you walk along the balcony of the assembly line, you’ll gain insights into our culture journey, commitment to safety, and dedication to quality that drive our success. This tour not only highlights our operational excellence but showcases the vital role that human resources play in shaping a dynamic and inclusive workplace. Join us for an unforgettable experience that will inspire you! Your ticket helps cover the cost of transportation from and back to the hotel. **Pants, close-toed shoes, and photo ID are required. |
ILWU Local 19 Dispatch Hall Tour - ticketed eventGroup facilitated by Donovan Russell, ILWU #63 LERA is offering an educational tour of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 19 Dispatch Hall. Specific timing is still being worked out, but this tour is planned for the afternoon and will include learning some of the rich history of the Longshoreman! In the 1930s, Seattle’s longshoremen played a key role in the city’s labor activism. Facing poor working conditions and low wages, they began organizing for better pay and safety. The 1934 West Coast longshoremen's strike, with Seattle workers at the forefront, became a pivotal moment in labor history. Their fight for union recognition and against exploitation helped establish the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), solidifying Seattle as a major center for labor rights. **Pants, close-toed shoes, and photo ID are required. |
| Thursday, June 12, 2025 |
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Opening Welcome Plenary "Seattle: The City of Workers' Rights" — 8 - 9 am — 5th Avenue Room, 4th Fl.Moderator: Featured Speakers:
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Thursday lunch plenary — 12:15 - 1:45 pm — 5th Avenue Room, 4th Fl.Moderator:
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Joint Universities' Welcome Reception — 5 - 6:30 pm — 5th Avenue Room, 4th Fl.Moderator:
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| Friday, June 13, 2025 |
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Friday lunch plenary — 12 - 1:30 pm — 5th Avenue Room, 4th Fl.Moderator:
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| Saturday, June 14, 2025 |
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Annual Labor Breakfast: Labor Relations Under New Administration — 7:30 - 9 am — 5th Avenue Room, 4th Fl.This session will examine from multiple perspectives the possible/probable implications of how the Trump Administration will impact labor relations in the U.S. and how the labor movement may/should respond.
Moderator: Robert Bruno, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Panelists: Paul F. Clark, Penn State University; Barbara Owens, Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service; Elizabeth Shuler, AFL-CIO; and Gwen Mills, President UNITEHERE
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LERA Presidential Luncheon — 12:15 - 2 pm — 5th Avenue Room, 4th Fl.Moderator: John W. Budd, Program Committee Chair and University of Minnesota
Featured Speaker: Jim Pruitt, LERA President and Kaiser Permanente
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LERA 27th Annual PhD Student ConsortiumThe LERA 27th Annual PhD Student Consortium co-chairs, Kwon Hee Han (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Deepa Kylasam Iyer (Cornell University), Akierah Binns (University of Guelph), Tinu Mathew (York University) have organized a program aimed at PhD Students in the field of LER titled "Navigating Polarization as a Junior Academic in Labor Relations"! The consortium will meet from 9:15 am - 12 pm, Saturday, June 14, 2025. To register for this event, you must first register for the LERA 77th Annual Meeting, and indicate on the registration form that you plan to attend the PhD Student Consortium. The 2025 consortium is sponsored by contributions from: Cornell University, School of Industrial and Labor Relations |
LERA 7th Annual Jr. Faculty ConsortiumThe LERA 7th Annual Jr. Faculty Consortium co-chairs, Gregory Lyon (Georgetown University) and Michael Maffie (Cornell University) have organized a program especially for Jr. Faculty! The consortium will meet from 2:15 - 5 pm, Saturday, June 14, 2025. To register for this event, you must first register for the LERA 77th Annual Meeting, and indicate on the registration form that you plan to attend the Jr. Faculty Consortium. The 2025 consortium is sponsored by contributions from: University of Minnesota, Center for Human Resources and Labor Studies |
General Membership Meeting and Awards CeremonyModerator: Jim Pruitt, LERA President and Kaiser Permanente |
| Sunday, June 15, 2025 |
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Seattle Mariners v. Cleveland Guardians - ticketed eventBaseball game networking event (Seattle Mariners v. Cleveland Guardians), Sunday, June 15, first pitch 1:10 pm. Tickets in the LERA block are expected to be $108 (unless we are able to pick up a sponsor), and our seating is in section 241. Club Level Infield (Sections 241-250): Positioned along the infield, the Club Level Infield offers a strong view of the game with access to exclusive lounges and amenities. It’s an ideal choice for fans wanting a mid-range premium experience. Come network with other LERA members and enjoy T-Mobile Park and the Seattle Mariners. |
If you are participating in this meeting as a session chair, paper presenter, a panelist, a speaker, a discussant, or poster presenter, there is information that you will need to reference throughout the next several months, and after the meeting is complete.
For complete details, visit: https://leraweb.org/participant-information-2025
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Program Committee Chair: John Budd, Univ. of MN and LERA President-Elect Practitioner Vice Chair: Beth Schindler, FMCS Members: Candace Archer, AFL-CIO |
Cynthia Hewitt, Morehouse College Ex-officio Members of the Program Committee: Jim Pruitt, President |
LERA Sustaining Sponsors
Kaiser Permanente and the Alliance of Health Care Unions
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
JAMS
LERA Major University Sponsors
Cornell University, School of Industrial and Labor RelationsUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, School of Labor & Employment Relations
Rutgers University, School of Management and Labor Relations
The Industrial Relations Section at Princeton University
University of Minnesota, Center for Human Resources and Labor Studies
Pennsylvania State University, School of Labor and Employment Relations
Michigan State University, School or Human Resources and Labor Relations
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Institute for Work and Employment Research
Florida International University, College of Business
Iron Sponsor
United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals
Bronze Sponsor
Sponsor
University of Rhode Island College of Business
Wayne State University, Labor@Wayne
Diversity and Inclusion Sponsor
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