2025 WaPELRA Summer Training: Navigating Tough Budget Times, Stump the Chump, and PERC Updates

WAPELRA Training Registration Now Open!

Join us for a half-day, in-person training presented by Summit Law Group—because navigating public sector labor law shouldn't require a decoder ring.

Packed with timely updates and practical guidance, this session is perfect for HR professionals, labor negotiators, and anyone who's ever tried to bargain concessions without conceding their sanity.

• Date: August 12th                                                                                  
• Time: 10am – 3pm
• Location: Lacey Community Center: 6729 Pacific Ave SE Lacey, WA 98503         
• Member rate: $65.00
• Non Member rate: $165

Lunch will be provided, to include dairy free, vegetarian and gluten free options.

 🔎 Agenda Overview

Part I: RIFs, Furloughs, and Navigating Tough Budget Times

Practical tips for managing reductions in force and furloughs—plus strategies for communicating effectively with employees and navigating concession bargaining during financially difficult times.

Part II: Mini-Stump the Chumps

A rapid-fire review of new Washington statutes taking effect soon! There’ll be time for audience questions on any topic you want to throw their way.

Part III: PERC Updates

Need we say more? Expect a full 90 minutes of the latest case updates and implications straight from the experts.