Employee & Labor Relations

The Employee and Labor Relations function of the Human Resources Department 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, Employee & Labor Relations offers balanced advocacy to management and individual employees to protect their respective rights and facilitate a more harmonious work environment.

Important Links

• Union-Represented Employees
• Collective Bargaining Agreements/Units
• Collective Bargaining FAQ
• Personnel Policies for Staff Members
• Academic Personnel Policies
• Student Researchers United Petition
• Campus Climate Initiative

Contact Us

General email: laborrelations@ucmerced.edu

Labor Relations Contacts

Provides assistance and advice to managers and supervisors in the following areas:

• Contract interpretation and administration (Union contracts)
• Grievance processing (represented staff)
• Represents management in employee disputes/grievance proceedings
• Mediates/negotiates resolution of complaints with employee representatives
• Responds to union Requests for Information (RFIs), union Business Leave (UBL), and Labor Management Meeting requests.

Employee Relations

Provides assistance and advice to managers and supervisors in the following areas:
          · Performance Management
            · Layoff Planning
            · Discipline & Dismissal
            · Interpretation and administration of relevant personnel policies
            · Complaint processing (staff & student employees)