Employee Labor Relations
The Employee Labor Relations (ELR) team is dedicated to the success of our GSU employees. We provide consultation and support on employee relations and labor issues.
Civil Service Employees
Civil Service employees at Governors State University are employed in accordance with the State Universities Civil Service Act, 110 ILCS 70, which governs all of the public institutions of higher education, in the State of Illinois.
Employee Policies
The ELR team provides guidance on the application and interpretation of university policies.
Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA)
GovState has six Collective Bargaining Agreements that represent various employee groups. CBAs outline the terms and conditions of employment, including benefits, wages, working hours, and grievance procedures. ELRs role is to ensure that work centers adhere to these agreements, striving to create a supportive and equitable work environment.
University Professionals of Illinois
The University Professionals of Illinois (UPI) represents the Unit A and Unit B faculty as well as all academic support professionals.
The International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 399
The International Union of Operating Engineers represents the employees classified as Steam & Plant Operators (III, IV).
Teamsters, Maintenance Laborers, Local 743
Teamsters, Local 743 represents all Maintenance Laborers at GovState.
Metropolitan Alliance of Police, Chapter 717
GovState's police, sergeants and telecommunicators are all represented by Metropolitan Alliance of Police.
Service Employees International, Local 73
Building Service Workers across campus are represented by Local 743, Service Employees International Union.
Teamsters, Clerical, Local 743
There are many civil service positions represented by Teamsters.
Performance Management
GovState has a comprehensive performance management system aimed at navigating employee success.
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- Peter Rockey
- Executive Director, Employee Labor Relations & Deputy Title IX Coordinator
- C1360
- 708-235-7468
- prockey@govst.edu
