The Board of Conciliation and Arbitration prevents or settles labor disputes by offering dispute resolution services to both public and private sector employers and labor organizations. The Board uses three dispute resolution mechanisms to resolve labor disputes: interest mediation, grievance arbitration, and grievance mediation. The Board also provides mediation for unfair labor practice complaints which have been referred by the Labor Relations Commission. The Board provides dispute resolution training to foster collaborative union/management relations. Mediation is a more cost effective method of resolving disputes than the court system.

Budget Recommendations

The amount recommended for Fiscal Year 1998 will enable the Board to provide the same level of services as in Fiscal Year 1997.

Budgetary Direct Appropriations

BOARD OF CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION
7002-0800	For the operation of the board of conciliation and arbitration	673,730