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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ's Labor Relations Mission

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Labor Relations in the Office of Human Resources is responsible for building and maintaining Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s relationship with our labor unions. The labor relations team serves as the point of contact for matters regarding staff bargaining units, negotiation, administration, and compliance with the University’s collective bargaining agreements.  

If you have questions about labor relations at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, please contact laborrelations@american.edu.

A Step-by-Step Guide to How Labor Negotiations Work

Collective bargaining is the process in which the university and the union negotiate the terms and conditions of employment for workers represented by a union. 

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