Who Should Attend:

General managers, labor relations managers, operations managers, human resources professionals, and anyone interested in human resources topics.

Overview:

Join us for the HR and Labor Relations Conference, formerly known as the Labor and Employee Relations Group Conference. This annual event brings together labor relations leaders and human resources professionals to share experiences, recommendations, and lessons learned about key labor relations and human resources issues. This year’s conference will consist of two full days and one half day.

Agenda:

The latest agenda can be found here.

Schedule:

Registration will begin at 8 a.m. local time on the first day. The conference will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. days one and two, and from 8:30 a.m. to noon day three. Breakfast and refreshments will be provided every day, and lunch will be provided the first two days.

Location:

Grouse Mountain Lodge
2 Fairway Drive
Whitefish, MT 59937

(406) 892-2525

Room rate: Single $239, double $239, triple $254, and quad $269
Please book your room as soon as possible, but no later than August 29, 2026, to receive this special rate. Mention that you are coming in with the NWPPA group when booking your reservation. 

Fees: 

Utility Member Early Bird (ends 8/15/2026): $1,590
Utility Member Standard: $1,740

Associate Member Early Bird (ends 8/15/2026): $2,385
Associate Member Standard: $2,535

Non-Member Early Bird (ends 8/15/2026): $3,180 
Non-Member Standard: $3,330

Canadian utility members, please contact registration@nwppa.org for pricing and to register.

Note: Organizations that register a group of employees will receive every fifth registration for free. For example, if you register five employees, you only pay for four; register 10 employees, you only pay for eight; and so on. There is nothing additional you need to do to receive this discount.

Cancellation Policy:

For in-person events: cancellations at least 30 days prior to the event will receive a full refund; within 15-29 days there will be a $100 fee; and within 1-14 days or no show, the charge will be 100% of the registration fee.

When possible, please send a substitute instead of canceling. NWPPA does not charge a fee for substitutions. To request a refund, please contact us at registration@nwppa.org or (360) 254-0109.

Continuing Hours:

This conference qualifies for 15 continuing hours. Certificates are available upon full completion of the conference.