No other office or individual has the authority to make agreement, verbal or written, with the unions or individual members under state law. The Labor Relations section is responsible for dealing with all labor issues, which arise from these contracts. The Labor Relations section is also charged with interpretation of and ensuring compliance with the labor contracts. It is critical that the University comply with the labor contracts and all departments consistently apply that application. Departments requiring assistance handling a specific issue should call Human Resources at 530-1476.
Most grievances arise from miscommunications between the parties.
Although departments initially handle most grievance processes, the Labor Relations section can provide assistance to departments in investigating and responding to grievances. It is important for supervisors to consider how an answer to a particular grievance might impact other departments on campus. Labor Relations can assist by providing the historical perspective on similar issues. Grievances can be appealed through several steps including a meeting held by the Director, Labor Relations and, if not resolved at that level, arbitration. The Labor Relations section is responsible for assisting supervisors and managers in investigations and resolutions of all non-faculty grievances.