Welcome to the Department of Labor Relations

We at the DLR are working on many new initiatives to help serve you more efficiently. We have begun transitioning our files to an electronic system and in the next few months, the public will begin to have the option of filing with us electronically. In addition, starting this summer, we will begin scheduling our cases using a new Impact Analysis System, giving us the ability to prioritize cases in terms of their relative impact on the public and their significance in the Department's legislative purpose. As we make this transition, we will continue to update you here. We hope this website is helpful and welcome your suggestions. 

Upcoming Events

New England Consortium of State Labor Relations Agencies Brochure pdf format of    New England Consortium of State Labor Relations Agencie

New England Consortium of State Labor Relations Agencies Registration pdf format of    New England Consortium of State Labor Relations Agencie

 
12th Annual Conference, Friday, July 20
Western New England University, School of Law, Springfield, MA.


What We Do

  • Investigate and adjudicate unfair labor practice charges
  • Process representation petitions and bargaining unit clarification cases
  • Prevent and investigate strikes by public employees
  • Mediate between employers and unions in the resolution of labor disputes, including:
    - impasses reached during collective bargaining negotiations
    - grievances under collective bargaining agreements
  • Arbitrate grievances