The Collective Bargaining Act for Public Employees is administered by the Dispute Resolution Section of the Compliance and Investigations Bureau. This section is responsible for providing mediation assistance and interest based bargaining training to public employers and public employee labor organizations. The Dispute Resolution Section also processes unfair labor practice complaints and conducts matters relating to representation questions for public employees. Additionally, the unit staffs the Board of Personnel Appeals, the five person appellate board that hears State of Montana employee wage classification appeals and other matters related to public sector collective bargaining. Additional information on the collective bargaining act and on the Board of Personnel Appeals can be obtained by calling (406) 444-6543.
LAWS ADMINISTERED BY THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION SECTION
- Collective Bargaining for Public Employees
- Collective Bargaining for Nurses
- Arbitration for Firefighters
- Wage and Classification Appeals for State Employees
- Department of Transportation Grievances
- Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks Grievances
Contact Information
Dispute Resolution Section
Compliance and Investigations Bureau
1805 Prospect Avenue
PO Box 201503
Helena, MT 59620-1503
(406) 444-6543
DLIERDBOPA@mt.gov