State Office of Labor Relations
The State Office of Labor Relations represents executive-branch agencies (non-university system) in all collective bargaining matters. As the Governor's designated representatives in collective bargaining, staff negotiate the biennial pay package for state employees, negotiate collective bargaining agreements for each of the state's bargaining units, assist agencies administering those agreements, and represent state government in administrative hearings and labor arbitrations.
Goals and Objectives
Goal 1: Effectively represent the goals and interests of the Schweitzer administration in all collective bargaining matters.
- Objective 1: Negotiate and prepare the FY 2008-09 pay bill and help secure legislative support and approval.
- Objective 2: Negotiate two-year labor agreements with all 58 bargaining units including broadband pay plans for all units with employees covered under 2-18-201, MCA.
- Objective 3: Represent state management in administrative proceedings before the board of personnel appeals including unit determinations, unit clarifications, unfair labor practice charges, mediation and fact-finding.
- Objective 4: Assist state agencies administering labor agreements, and represent agencies in grievance arbitrations.
Goal 2: Establish and promote collaborative labor-management in Montana state government.
- Objective 1: Implement, monitor and review processes and services that promote effective dispute resolution and positive relationships between labor and management.
