Labor Relations
What Is Changing
- Increased resources and focus on labor relations
- Proactive approach to union relationships and compliance
Key Topics
- HR’s role in labor relations
- Support for managers and leaders
- Contract interpretation and grievance management
- Risk mitigation and consistency
Meet the Team
Kevin Kerwood
Associate Vice Chancellor and Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer
Provides strategic leadership for compensation, talent acquisition, labor relations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Sean Taylor
Senior Director for Labor Relations
Senior Director for Labor Relations
Barbara Chaput
Associate Director for Labor Relations
Oversees the implementation and day-to-day administration of staff collective bargaining agreements.
Sue Desormier
Labor Relations Coordinator
Sue administers union grievance procedures and assists management with performance, disciplinary action, and conflict management.
Jeremy Forgue
Associate Director for Labor Relations
Oversees the implementation and day-to-day administration of staff collective bargaining agreements.
Brian Harrington
Director of Labor Relations
Brian is the Chief negotiator for AFSCME, PSU-A, and USA. Responsible for grievances and other employment issues for those groups and all non-unit employees.
