State Office of Labor Relations
We represent executive-branch agencies (non-university system) in all collective bargaining matters. As the Governor's designated representatives in collective bargaining, we:
- 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 administration in all collective bargaining matters.
- Objective 1: Negotiate and prepare the fiscal 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.
