HR professionals responsible for employee relations face a complex environment which has resulted from:
- Collective bargaining
- Laws, regulations, and court decisions
- Arbitration awards and past practices
Employee relations experts help their agencies’ HR offices and supervisors to manage delicate issues with their employees such as:
Labor agreements touch on all these aspects of employment for employees represented by a union.
Training
The OA-Employee Relations offers labor relations training for supervisors, and also a class on the accelerated grievance procedure. Log in to My Learning at www.myworkplace.pa.gov to check the schedule and register.
Contact Us
The OA-Employee Relations is available to assist with employee relations issues and can be contacted at 717.787.5514.
Tools & References
AFSCME Appendix G Modification (Joint Area Committees)
AFSCME Side Letter RE: Temporary Pool Employees; effective 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2027
AGP Committee Dates 2024, 2025
Accelerated Grievance Procedure Database (contact sstoy@pa.gov for access)
Electronic Official Personnel File
Labor Relations Coordinator List (updated 10/29/2024)
Seniority Database User Guide
Union Directory (updated 3/26/24)