Sunday, May 7 - Tuesday, May 9, 2023 
New Orleans Marriott | New Orleans, Louisiana
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Reserve Your RoomJoin us starting Sunday, May 7, 2023 at the Marriott Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana, for expert panels and breakout sessions about positive employee relations, campaign case studies, and labor law updates. The only place to meet the best of the best labor and employee relations professionals and experts.
CUE Members: $1195
Non-Members: $1495
Spouses/Partners: $195
Welcome Reception
All General Sessions and Panels
Breakout Sessions
Networking Events
All Breakfasts
All Lunches
First-Time Attendee Orientation
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The Marriott New Orleans is currently sold out the night of Saturday, May 6th. CUE advises to please plan your arrival for the morning of Sunday, May 7th to enjoy all the conference has to offer.
Your CUE Spring 2023 conference agenda is designed to provide actionable employee engagement ideas that you can implement immediately and create an environment for sustainable positive employee relations.
CUE's greatest asset, according to feedback from members, is the members themselves. The networking that builds life-long relationships and opportunities to share best practices is worth the price of admission by itself.
After absorbing up-to-date relevant information, discussing and collaborating with fellow professionals and engaging with all the activities the conference has to offer, you'll have opportunities to sit back and relax or to energize yourself at our meet and greets.
All times Central Daylight Time.
All times, session topics and speakers are subject to change. Any changes will be posted as quickly as possible.
Updated: 3/23/23
Sunday, May 7, 2023 |
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12:00 PM |
Registration Desk Opens |
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM |
Ask the Experts Panel |
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Industry Breakout Sessions |
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM |
First Time Attendee Orientation |
6:15 PM - 8:15 PM |
Grand Opening Reception |
Monday, May 8, 2023 |
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6:45 AM |
Registration Desk Opens |
6:45 AM - 8:00 AM |
Breakfast |
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM |
Introduction & Welcome |
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Keynote - A Discussion with the NLRB featuring Former Chair John Ring: Hear from a True Labor Expert |
Starbucks Case Study: Insight into this Highly Publicized Case |
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The NLRB: Updates & Key Actions for Your Organization |
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12:15 PM - 1:00 PM |
Lunch |
| 1:00 PM - 4:15 PM | How Campaigns are Successful: Learn from a Former Organizer |
Neutrality Agreements: A Stacked Deck |
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Preparing Your Frontline Leaders to Be First Responders |
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4:15 PM - 4:30 PM |
Closing Notes |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Networking Reception |
Tuesday, May 9, 2023 |
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6:45 AM |
Registration Desk Opens |
6:45 AM - 8:00 AM |
Breakfast |
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM |
Opening Remarks & Announcements |
8:15 AM - 11:15 AM |
Life in the Trenches: Strategies for Responding to the NLRB |
Additional Topic To Be Announced |
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11:15 PM - 12:30 PM |
Lunch |
12:30 PM - 4:00 PM |
Public Relations & Labor Relations: How They Go Hand in Hand |
Union Awareness Websites: Tell Your Story Internally and Externally |
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Be Proactive with Data: Identifying Trouble Spots and How to Resolve Them |
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Explanation of Micro-Bargaining Units and Their Role in Labor Relations |
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Decertification. It's Not a Myth. |
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4:30 PM - 4:45 PM |
Closing Conference Notes and Remarks |
4:45 PM - 6:30 PM |
Closing Reception/ Networking |
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 |
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Post-Conference Workshop - The Hero Assumption |
The best of the best labor and employee relations professionals, attorneys, and experts sharing updates and experiences over two days.
Former Board Chair
National Labor Relations Board
The Spring 2023 CUE Conference will be held at the New Orleans Marriott. Ensure you get the best room rate for your CUE Conference stay by booking with the Marriott as soon as possible.
NOTE: The Marriott New Orleans is currently sold out the night of Saturday, May 6th. CUE advises to please plan your arrival for the morning of Sunday, May 7th to enjoy all the conference has to offer.
Airport - It's best to fly into Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Ridesharing - Be sure to download Uber, Lyft or another ridesharing app. Please note that drivers are in high demand, so plan for possible wait times or schedule your ride in advance.
Presented by Phil Wilson
President & General Counsel
Labor Relations Institute and Approachable Leadership
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$200 for members | $250 for non-members
What simple and powerful mindset transforms your culture, prevents your talent from bolting (or quiet quitting), and gets the best out of your team? The Hero Assumption.
You'll walk out of this inspiring and engaging post-coference workshop ready to put into action practical ways to make The Hero Assumption part of your day-to-day routine. You'll also learn how to coach other leaders to make The Hero Assumption part of their routine too. Phil Wilson will lead this workshop, which builds on the keynote presentation from the fall 2022 conference, with all new exercises and examples.
All attendees will receive a "sneak peek" of Phil's upcoming book on the Hero Assumption. We hope to see you there!
Below are a few frequently asked questions gathered from first-time CUE conference attendees. If you have any other questions about CUE conferences, please email director@cueinc.com or call 1-866-409-4283.
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What is the dress code for the conference?
Recommended dress code for the conference is business casual, except for the Monday Night reception where casual dress is encouraged.
I'm on a special diet or have restrictions, can you accommodate that?We strive to provide meals that allow our attendees to enjoy meals according to their preferences, including vegan, gluten-free and others. All dishes are marked with signage to make your meal selections simple. You can also notify a server at your table that you have special dining requirements, and they will be happy to assist you.
May I bring my spouse?Many of our attendees have their spouse traveling with them. If a spouse wants to eat conference meals or attend networking events, they can do so by paying $195.00. Guest registration can be done when originally registering for the conference. If you would like to add a guest after you have registered, please contact Elizabeth at 1-210-545-3499 x1 to register your spouse prior to the conference. You may also pay the spouse conference fee at the Registration desk.
I'd like to attend the Post Conference Workshop. How do I do register?You can register for the workshop at the same time you complete your main conference registration. If you would like to add that registration after you have completed your registration, please contact Elizabeth at 1-210-545-3499 x1 to register prior to the conference. You may also register for the PCW at the Registration desk upon your arrival in New Orleans, assuming space is available.
What is the Monday Night Networking event?Our goal at a CUE Conference is to create events that provide educational and networking opportunities for you. The dress code is casual. The event runs from 6 to 8 PM but feel free to pop in and out as you explore New Orleans.
Registrants will be verified through a multi-step verification process to ensure that they are employed by a member company. Non-member and individual attendees will be reviewed and approved for attendance by the CUE Executive Committee.
Check-In Process:
Each individual must show a state ID before receiving a badge.
Require registrants to sign pledge - acknowledging agreement not to record or broadcast content.
In the conference handbook and verbally, we ask all attendees to comply with the following rules:
Disclose Disclaimer: Content is intended for the private commercial use of attendees only and may not be reproduced without the prior express permission of CUE. Photography, Broadcasting, Taping and Recording is strictly prohibited. Copies of handouts and/or PowerPoint slides, if available, are on the CUE website (password protected) and the CUE Mobile Conference App (password protected) for download.
Attendee Badges: For the safety and security of all attendees, badges are required to be worn at all CUE activities and events. Cooperation is required and appreciated.
Cell Phone Usage: As a courtesy to our speakers and other attendees, please place your cell phone in silent mode.
The use of the CUE event app is encouraged.
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