Ohio Department of Natural Resources - Committee Info

ODNR-OCSEA Labor Management Committee Information


Mission Statement:

To continuously improve ODNR labor-management relationships, the ODNR Labor-Management Team jointly utilizes problem-solving techniques to creatively resolve issues, provide direction, and promote a high quality work environment for all employees.


Ground Rules:

  • Be on time, end on time (unless agreed)
  • No side bar discussions, pay attention to person speaking
  • Confidentiality where applicable
  • Have a notetaker
  • Discuss agenda for the next meeting by consensus
  • No personal agendas or attacks
  • Distribute minutes and tentative agenda no more than 2 weeks after meetings
  • One week’s notice of cancellation or shift in meeting dates (co-chairs responsible)
  • Have a facilitator for meetings
  • The statewide committee will not discuss local issues until there has been an attempt at the local resolution of problems.


Operational Guidelines:

  • Follow the agenda with flexibility
  • Be prepared to discuss subject or agenda matters
  • Attend meetings.  Have assignment completed or notify your co-chair prior to meeting if it will not be completed
  • Seek timely resolution of issues
  • Review committee progress quarterly
  • Discuss agenda for the next meeting by consensus
  • Encourage participation of visitors or those with special expertise
  • Don’t dwell on subject when there’s no solution at hand
  • Maintain a regular cycle of meetings


Boundaries:

Inside

  • Classification Review
  • Discussion of proposed legislation
  • Training for the committee
  • Work with other committees
  • Impact of policy implementation
  • Set boundaries
  • Good communication
  • Contractual issues
  • Develop joint policy
  • Recommendations for committee appointment
  • Impact bargaining issues
  • Non-grievance worksite issues
  • Serve as a platform for other projects
  • Impact of reorganizations/staffing
  • Meeting agenda

Outside

  • Change contract, policy, or law
  • Individual grievances
  • ULP’s
  • Political issues
  • Enforcement of L-M agreements
  • Contract negotiations
  • Division/office funding (Budgets)
  • Staffing
  • Discipline
  • Layoff decisions
  • Administrative decisions
  • Ethics
  • Policy changes
  • Union rights
  • Management rights