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2012 Human Relations Conference Highlights
The two-day Ernest A. “Buddy” Mass Human Relations Conference explored the differences that divide us and the similarities that build solidarity among brother and sister fire fighters. Members from throughout the United States and Canada attended the Conference, held in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, in January.
Human
Relations Conference Highlights:
- Pre-Conference Events
- Diversity Recruitment: Attracting Women and Minorities to the Fire Service
- General Session
- Workshops
More than 30 breakout and Special Interest Sessions focused on a variety of important topics and trends in human relations. Workshops covered:
- Behavioral Health
- Building Union Solidarity
- Challenging Racism
- Conflict Resolution
- Cross-Cultural/Generational Communications
- Current Trends in the Labor Movement
- Diversity in the Workplace
- Establishing and Maintaining a Diverse Local
- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Issues
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- Harassment
- Human Relations Committees
- Joint Labor-Management Initiatives
- Legal Issues
- Mentoring Programs
- Outreach Programs
- Recruiting and Retaining a Diverse Workforce
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Work/Life Balance
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