Vermont Department of Labor Accepting Applications for Labor Relations Board Vacancies
The Vermont Labor Relations Board invites qualified individuals to apply for current vacancies on the Board. Current openings on the Board included a “neutral” seat and a “management” seat. Complete applications are due no later than April 12, 2024, at 4:30pm.
The Vermont Labor Relations Board determines appropriate bargaining units, conducts union representation elections, adjudicates unfair labor practice charges, and hears grievances in cases involving relations between employers and employees of the State of Vermont, Vermont State Colleges, University of Vermont, municipalities, school districts, and small private operations.
Successful applicants will serve a term of six years, and attend required hearings held in Montpelier, as well as assist in special projects as directed by the Labor Board Chair or Executive Director.
Labor Relations Board appointments are made by the Governor. For more details on the role and responsibilities of the Vermont Labor Relations Board, review Vermont statutes, 3 V.S.A. §921, et seq., or visit Labor Relations Board website at vlrb.vermont.gov/about-us.
To apply for the Labor Relations Board vacancies, visit labor.vermont.gov.
All questions and inquiries regarding the vacancies or application process should be directed to Roger Van Tassel at labor.commissioner@vermont.gov or by calling 802-828-4301.
About the Vermont Labor Relations Board
The Vermont Labor Relations Board ("VLRB" "Board") is charged with resolving labor relations disputes under the State Employees Labor Relations Act, Municipal Employee Relations Act, Labor Relations for Teachers Act, State Labor Relations Act, Judiciary Employees Labor Relations Act, Independent Direct Support Providers Labor Relations Act, and Early Care and Education Providers Labor Relations Act. The Board determines appropriate bargaining units, conducts representation elections, and adjudicates unfair labor practice charges in cases involving relations between employers (State of Vermont, Vermont State Colleges, University of Vermont, municipal employers, school districts, and small private employers) and their employees. In addition, with respect to the State, State Colleges and UVM, the Board makes final determinations on employee grievances and aids in resolving disputes. Further, there are other statutory provisions granting the Board jurisdiction to resolve disputes in various areas.
The Board consists of six citizen members paid on a per diem basis. The Board has two employees, a full-time Executive Director, and a part-time Clerk.
The VLRB will continue to accept electronic filings, in all cases except Petitions for Election of Collective Bargaining Representative. Because these Petitions for Election must be accompanied by sufficient showing of interest, the original must be filed with the Board to initiate the action. Subsequent filings can be made electronically.