Labor Relations
About
The Labor Relations team partners with all respective labor unions, supporting the university and its employees.
Labor Relations Professionals play a crucial role in guiding leadership and strategic direction on labor relations issues, ensuring they align seamlessly with Human Resources objectives and overall university goals. Their duties include negotiating, administering, and interpreting various collective bargaining agreements, with an emphasis on resolving problems effectively and promoting positive relationships between labor and management.
Alongside Human Resources professionals, the Labor Relations team ensures consistency and integration across the university, addresses issues to mitigate risk, and fosters strong labor-management relationships. Labor Relations also is responsible for:
- Guiding the university related to labor union activities
- Advising managers, human resource professionals, and Employee and Labor Relations Senior Representatives regarding union contracts and university policies.
- Collaborating with union leadership to resolve conflicts and establishing proactive labor relations practices
Union News And Updates
Your Labor Relations Team
Sue Desormier
Sue administers union grievance procedures and assists management with performance, disciplinary action, and conflict management.
Alexcia Gayle
As the Senior Director of Labor Relations, Alexcia oversees the collective unit in support of the campus community.
Brian Harrington
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.
