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News and Announcements:
- Reserve Our Space! The Minnesota Bureau of Mediation Services maintains and administers meeting space for labor relations purposes as provided for under MN Statute 179 (MLRA) and 179A (PELRA). Review the BMS Room Reservation Policy here or use our BMS Meeting Room Reservation Request form to reserve our space. (7/31/2025)
- Opportunity: Police Officer Grievance Arbitration Roster - The BMS is accepting applications for two positions on the Police Officer Grievance Arbitration Roster (POGAR). Arbitrators appointed to the Roster will conduct binding arbitration hearings under the grievance procedures in collective bargaining agreements covering police officers, as required by Minnesota State 626.892. Arbitrators are appointed by the Commissioner to four-year terms and may apply for reappointment. If you are interested in serving on the Roster, please complete the Open Appointments Online Application (part of the Secretary of State's website, under "Boards and Commissions") and submit for review. Appointments are effective January of 2026. (10/30/2025)
- Reserve Your Space Now for the Upcoming North Star LERA Event: "What Were They Thinking? Negotiators Share New Contract Language Proposals and How it Worked Out" on Thursday, November 13, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM. (11/4/2025)
Labor-Management Cooperation
Assisting labor and management in establishing and operating joint labor-management partnerships at the worksite.
Representation
BMS establishes groupings or units of employees which are appropriate for the purpose of collective bargaining.
Training
The Minnesota Bureau of Mediation Services offers technical support training in a variety of areas.
