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The State Mediation & Conciliation Service was established to improve employer-union relations in California. Skilled, impartial SMCS staff mediate labor disputes between employers and employee organizations free of charge.
Mediation
Labor mediation is a non-binding process in which a neutral third party helps a union and employer to resolve their dispute over a contract, a grievance, or other labor relations matter.
Arbitration
SMCS maintains a statewide panel of private labor arbitrators who are available to make advisory or binding determinations on issues in dispute.
Representation services
SMCS conducts elections for certification and decertification of labor organizations, agency shop elections, card checks for recognition, and other types of elections related to labor relations.
About SMCS
Archives
SMCS site map
Frequently asked questions
Glossary
Laws & Regulations
Card check recognition involving local public agencies
Election and representation procedures for public transit agencies
California Public Transit Labor Relations Guide (
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