About LR / Contract Admin
The Labor Relations and Dispute Resolution section works directly with agency human resources staff, representing management at all mediations and arbitrations. Consulting services and training are provided to agency human resources staff regarding employee relations, including performance evaluations, investigations and discipline, contract interpretation and administration, employee grievances and agency policies; assists in the statewide delivery of mediation/arbitration services.
Labor Relations and Dispute Resolution also coordinates all mediations and arbitrations with agencies and the unions, it joins with the unions to select mediators and arbitrators for state panels, and it assists agencies that are involved in arbitrations by providing and training arbitration advocates.
Labor Relations Specialists provide expertise in many areas, including employee discipline, grievance procedures, contract interpretation and negotiation strategies. This section also develops and delivers training on a number of topics related to employee relations
Labor Relations Staff