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This Week

REMAINING UNION-FREE: Workshop on the Employee Free Choice Act. Tuesday, 9 a.m.-noon, Top of the 80’s, Hazleton. Topics include labor’s new organizing tactics, advice on remaining union-free and effectively managing a union-free workplace, effects of the act and employers’ response. Thomas A. Smock, attorney from Ogletree Deakins Law Firm, will serve as presenter. Cost is $90 for members of the Northeast Pennsylvania Manufacturers and Employers Association; $120 for non-members. For more information or to register, call 622-0992.

GREATER HAZLETON CHAMBER RED CARPET BREAKFAST: Wednesday, 7:45-9 a.m., Keystone Job Corps Center, Drums. Speaker will be U.S. Rep. Paul Kanjorski. Full breakfast served, call 455-1508 for reservations.

MANAGEMENT’S ROLE IN SAFETY: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-noon, Northeastern Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center, Hanover Industrial Estates, Hanover Township. To help managers and supervisors understand their role in creating a safe working environment to prevent injuries and illnesses as well as control the direct and indirect costs associated with accidents. Cost is $175 per person. To register or for more information, call Nancy Markovich at 819-8966, ext. 110, or e-mail: nancy@ nepirc.com.

TIME MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING: Thursday, 8 a.m.-noon, Northeastern Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center, Hanover Industrial Estates, Hanover Township. Participants will become familiar with the planning, organization and time management skills that are necessary to set realistic goals aligned to business needs, develop effective action plans to achieve goals and to manage time wisely. Cost is $150 per person. To register or for more information, call Nancy Markovich at 819-8966, ext. 110, or e-mail: nancy@ nepirc.com.

Future

LEAN TRAINING WITHIN INDUSTRY: April 15, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Northeastern Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center, 75 Young St., Hanover Industrial Estates. Two-day training program prepares Lean event facilitators. $275 per person. To register or for more information call 819-8966, ext. 110, or e-mail: nancy@nepirc.com.

SUPERVISORS LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES: April 16, 8 a.m.-noon, Northeastern Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center, 75 Young St., Hanover Industrial Estates. Real-life episodes are discussed as are the ramifications of not complying with employment laws. $150 per person. To register or for more information call 819-8966, ext. 110, or e-mail: nancy@nepirc.com.

HOW TO HANDLE AN OSHA COMPLIANCE VISIT: April 16, 9 a.m.-noon, Northeastern Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center, 75 Young St., Hanover Industrial Estates. What OSHA looks for, what your rights are and how to accommodate requests for information. Also making corrections that will reduce or minimize citations and fines. $275 per person. To register or for more information call 819-8966, ext. 110, or e-mail: nancy@nepirc.com.

STREAMLINE YOUR ORGANIZATION WITH LEAN HEALTHCARE: April 16, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Hilton Scranton & Conference Center. Learn how to create an environment of quality and efficiency in health care delivery. Guest presenter is Susan Sheehy, director of education programs for Lean Healthcare West. Free. To register or for more information call 819-8966, ext. 110, or e-mail: nancy@nepirc.com.

WINNING MARKET SHARE IN THE NEW ECONOMY: April 20, 5:30 p.m., Valley Country Club, 79 Country Club Lane, Sugarloaf. Meeting of the Northeast/Central Chapter of Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International. Speaker is John Fareed, Partner in Fareed Zapala Koepke and HSMAI Foundation board member. Members, $35; non-members, $40; students, $20. Reserve to muggsie3@comcast.net.

ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY LUNCHEON: April 22, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at Top of the 80’s, Hazleton. Guest speaker is Jennifer Sloot, co-owner and founder of Printmark Industries, Inc. Members of Northeast Pennsylvania Manufacturers and Employers Association, $32; non-members, $64. For more information or to register, call 622-0992.

GREATER WILKES-BARRE CHAMBER NIGHT OUT: April 23, 5-7 p.m., Lucky’s Sporthouse, 110 Schechter Dr., Wilkes-Barre. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, happy hour drink specials. Register by calling Jean Kile at 823-2101, ext. 113, e-mailing jeankile@wilkes-barre.org, or online at www.wilkes-barre.org.

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