Labor Arbitration and Grievance Umpire Services

The Labor Arbitration and Grievance Umpire Services subcontract is issued by the New York State Governor's Office of Employee Relations. The selected provider will serve as a neutral third party responsible for conducting grievance reviews and formal arbitration hearings for prime contractors. The primary focus of these services involves resolving disciplinary matters related to time and attendance, ensuring all proceedings adhere to the rules established in Article 33 of the negotiated Collective Bargaining Agreements between the State and CSEA. The contractor must maintain a neutral status acceptable under collectively negotiated terms to deliver final arbitration rulings and grievance resolutions. This professional service falls under NAICS code 541110 and is designed to provide impartial adjudication for labor disputes within the state's employee relations framework.