The Employee & Labor Relations unit within Human Resources plays a critical role in supporting San Francisco State University as an effective and collaborative workplace. Our team ensures compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreements that govern more than 95% of the University’s workforce. This includes advising and supporting administrators to prevent workplace issues, as well as managing grievances when they arise to achieve timely and constructive resolution.
We also address a wide range of employee relations concerns to foster a fair, respectful, and productive environment for all employees. Overall, Employee & Labor Relations is committed to ensuring that San Francisco State University remains a workplace where employees are valued, supported, and treated with equity and respect.
Unit Responsibilities
- Interpreting, applying and providing counsel and advice to a variety of campus constituents regarding the provisions of faculty and staff collective bargaining unit agreements, the Higher Education Employee-Employer Relations Act (HEERA), Education Code, University Practice Directives and Guidelines, Executive Orders and technical guidance provided through the Office of the Chancellor, and State and Federal laws and regulations with respect to matters outlined above
- Providing counsel, advice, and conflict resolution with respect to work-related difficulties, including the resolution of grievances and complaints under the collective bargaining unit agreements and employment-related litigation
- Enhancing the ability of SF State administrators to accomplish organizational goals
- Fostering the skills, attitudes, and behaviors that respond to the needs of the organization
Contact Employee & Labor Relations
Email: elr@sfsu.edu
