2026 VaPELRA Webinar: Preparing for Negotiations

Join VaPELRA and TrueComp for a practical, practitioner-focused educational webinar designed to help localities and school boards proactively prepare for upcoming labor negotiations. This session is built around the reality of "you don't know what you don't know," moving away from high-level theories to focus on the concrete steps your organization needs to take before bargaining even begins. Our expert panel, including collective bargaining specialists who have sat on the consulting and negotiating side of the table—will break down the foundational data and infrastructure readiness steps every HR and finance leader should address right now.

VaPELRA members who register and attend the webinar will be eligible to enter a random drawing at the end of the session for “Much Smarter Bargaining” by Clark Baird Smith LLC, courtesy of TrueComp.

This is a strictly educational session focused on equipping Virginia public sector practitioners with practical tools and skills. Bring your questions for an interactive Q&A!