Labor Relations
Mission
The Labor Relations workgroup in the Department of Law represents the State in contract negotiations, contract administration, and all other shared concerns of the State and the unions representing its employees. We prevent and resolve conflicts with transparency, consistency, and fairness, while protecting the State’s interests and limited resources. Our goal is to foster a productive and positive work environment by managing the relationship between the State, its employees, and their representatives.
Services
On behalf of the Attorney General, the Labor Relations workgroup:
- Represents the State in contract negotiations
- Interprets and administers collective bargaining agreements
- Analyzes and administers Letters of Agreement
- Responds to grievances and disputes
- Represents the State in arbitration, mediation, and other dispute resolution procedures
- Represents the State before the Alaska Labor Relations Agency
- Provides training and advice to other departments in the State
- Administers Labor Management Committees
- Builds working relationships with the unions representing state employees