Labor Relations Board - Labor Seat Member
About The Position
The Vermont Labor Relations Board (VLRB) invites qualified individuals to apply for a current “Labor” seat vacancy on the Board. A Labor seat representative brings demonstrated knowledge of labor relations and collective bargaining agreements from the perspective of employees and organized labor. Individuals appointed to the Labor seat typically have experience working with or representing employees, labor organizations, or worker interests and possess a strong understanding of labor law, workplace rights, and dispute resolution. 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. The position requires members assigned to cases to review filings in preparation for hearings, attend hearings that may last one to three days, review post-hearing briefs, deliberate with fellow panel members to reach decisions, and review and revise decision drafts prepared by the Executive Director. Board members may also attend elections at employment sites. The Labor seat term will start on July 1, 2026. Board members can expect to attend four Board meetings a year. Although the number of hearings or election assignments may vary, Board members can anticipate being assigned to at least 2-6 hearings annually. Members can expect to dedicate 12-21 days to Board matters, which include attending Board meetings (4 days in the Montpelier Board hearing room), participating in hearings (2-6 in the Montpelier Board hearing room), deliberations (may be remote), or other matters. The Vermont Labor Relations Board conducts hearings and adjudicates grievances involving relations between employers and employees of the State of Vermont, Vermont State Colleges, and the University of Vermont. The Board also determines appropriate bargaining units, conducts union representation elections, and adjudicates unfair labor practice charges involving these employers and municipalities, school districts, and small private operations. 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 the Labor Relations Board website at vlrb.vermont.gov/about-us.
Requirements
- To be eligible for appointment to the Board, an individual must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of Vermont for one year immediately preceding appointment
- A member of the Board may not hold any other State office
- Demonstrated knowledge of labor relations and collective bargaining agreements from the perspective of employees and organized labor
- Strong understanding of labor law, workplace rights, and dispute resolution
Responsibilities
- Review filings in preparation for hearings
- Attend hearings that may last one to three days
- Review post-hearing briefs
- Deliberate with fellow panel members to reach decisions
- Review and revise decision drafts prepared by the Executive Director
- Attend elections at employment sites
- Attend four Board meetings a year
- Participate in hearings
- Participate in deliberations
Benefits
- Board members receive $125.00 per day in compensation for time spent performing their duties, mileage reimbursement, and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
