Labor and Employee Relations
The Employee and Labor Relations function of the Human Resources Department is commonly associated with matters such as investigations, counseling and disciplinary actions, but that certainly is not its primary mission. This critical HR component operates as a nexus between staff and management, bridging gaps that oftentimes seem insurmountable to either party. Through various forms of intervention, including problem-solving, mediation, training and counseling, Labor Relations offers balanced advocacy to management and individual employees to protect their respective rights and facilitate a more harmonious work environment.
Important Links
Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining
System-wide Collective Bargaining Units
Current Collective Bargaining Agreements
Personnel Policies for Staff Members
Status Quo – UPTE (Expired 06/30/2008)
Status Quo – CUE (Expired 06/30/2008)
Contact Information
Fabiola Elizalde – SETC, UPTE, CUE
Analyst, Employee/Labor Relations and Professional/Organizational Development
(209) 228-4204
felizalde@ucmerced.edu
Lori Hoffman – FUPOA, AFSCME, CNA
Sr. Compensation and Labor Relations Consultant
(209) 228-2422
Jim Kessler
Assistant Director for Human Resources
Compensation and Employee/Labor Relations
209-228-2935
jkessler@ucmerced.edu
