News and Announcements:

  • NEW LMC MEMBER TRAINING - Registration Extended! Click Here to Register for the New LMC Member training on Wednesday, April 15th from 9AM - 3PM. (4/9/2026)

  • Draft Rules have been updated and are posted here in Revisor's format. Subscribe here for future updates. (4/9/2026)
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  • COFFEE WITH THE COMMISSIONER (CWC): There will be a joint Labor and Management CWC at 1pm on June 10, 2026. The BMS Leadership Team will provide updates on BMS operations and will be available to hear from interested parties who use our services. This will be a hybrid meeting held online and in person at the BMS offices. To receive the invite for this meeting and subsequent CWC invitations, please subscribe through GovDelivery using one of the links below. (4/6/2026)

  • Click HERE to see current PERB opportunities. (4/3/2026)

  • The North Star Chapter of LERA is hosting a presentation for Labor Relations professionals on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 3 PM - 4:30 PM at the Bureau of Mediation Services.
    The topic of the presentation is "Working with High-Conflict People". Click HERE for more information.     (3/5/2026)

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Arbitration

We provide neutral arbitrators to resolve contract and grievance disputes.

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Labor-Management Cooperation

Assisting labor and management in establishing and operating joint labor-management partnerships at the worksite.

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Mediation

The BMS provides neutral mediation of collective bargaining disputes.

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Representation

BMS establishes groupings or units of employees which are appropriate for the purpose of collective bargaining.

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Training

The Minnesota Bureau of Mediation Services offers technical support training in a variety of areas.

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Legislation, Rules and Policies

Enabling Legislation, Rules and Policies.