Where can we get help with labor disputes?
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California’s State Mediation and Conciliation Service (SMCS) can provide skilled mediators for labor disputes between employers and employee organizations. To initiate mediation, one or both parties contacts the regional office of SMCS either by phone or in writing. A mediator will be assigned and will contact the parties to schedule dates. As an alternative, the parties may mutually agree to request the services of a particular mediator and may contact that person directly.
SMCS also maintains a statewide panel of private arbitrators who are available to help resolve labor disputes. The Panel of Arbitrators Selection System (PASS) will generate a random list of arbitrators based on criteria indicated in the parties’ request. To obtain a list of arbitrators, simply mail or fax a letter to any SMCS office.
Visit SMCS for a list of offices and for information on SMCS services. — CELA Editors