26th Annual Labor Arbitration Conference

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!

(agenda will update closer to event date)

26th Annual Labor Arbitration Conference

Monday, October 27, 2025 ~ 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

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.

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 October 7th!

General Admission Rate: $374

Tickets will be available until Wednesday, October 15th.

Please note: registrations may not be cancelled, but are transferrable with approval from the organizer. Please email [email protected] 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 [email protected].

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.

Host or Publisher URI Schmidt Labor Research Center