Join us for the URI Schmidt Center for Labor Relations & Human Resources: 26th Annual Labor Arbitration Conference at the Providence Marriott Downtown! The conference features labor and employment lawyers, union leaders, academics, arbitrators, and mediators. Get ready for a conference packed with valuable insights and engaging speakers—you won’t want to miss a moment!
SAMPLE Agenda Here (agenda will update closer to event date)
26th Annual Labor Arbitration Conference
Monday, October 27, 2025 ~ 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Optional dine around Sunday, October 26th. Meet in the lobby.
The conference will be held at the Providence Marriott Downtown, at One Orms Street, Providence, RI. 02904. Free parking is available onsite.
A discounted room rate totaling $189 (not including taxes and fees) has been secured at the Providence Marriott Downtown for guests of the 26th Annual Labor Arbitration Conference. Attendees may take advantage of this discounted room rate by booking before Monday, October 6th, 2025. Reservations can be booked individually using the group rate for the Labor Arbitration Conferece HERE.
A breakfast buffet in the conference level lobby and gourmet lunch buffet in the Grand Ballroom will be served on Monday.
Registration Information:
Early Bird Rate: $275 - Available for attendees who register by Oct. 3rd
General Admission Rate: $375
If you are a student or faculty of URI, there is a discounted rate. Please contact lrc@etal.uri.edu for the code.
Tickets will be available until Monday, October 20th.
Please note: registrations may not be cancelled, but are transferrable with approval from the organizer. Please email lrc@etal.uri.edu with any questions.
Certification Credits:
The conference is open to the public and will benefit anyone working in the labor and employment fields.
This program will be approved for MCLE and PDC credits. At this time the crdit amounts are not determined.
Questions:
Please call 401-874-2239 or email lrc@etal.uri.edu.
Sponsored by:
URI Schmidt Center for Labor Relations and Human Resources
The National Academy of Arbitrators, New England Region
This conference may be recorded and photographed. If you prefer your image not be captured, please notify us via email or at the registration booth upon arrival.
