Fiscal Year 2022 

Point of Contact: Maura Gonsior mgonsior@nmsu.edu 

Established Date: 2005

Authorizing Body or Offical: Chancellor

Type of Board: Standing

Scope of Impact: System

Purpose:

To help promote a mutually constructive and cooperative relationship, the parties (NMSU and AFSCME) agreed to establish a joint Labor Management Committee with the Union, which shall be a standing committee for the duration of the Union Contract. The committee shall have the followingspecific objectives:
1. Foster communication between the parties.
2. Serve as a forum to discuss issues of mutual concern;
3. Work to build consensus for joint problem solving and planning where the parties recognize it is best to have a shared position;
4. Inform and educate the University Community about the concept and benefits of labor management partnership;
5. Communicate and share the activities of the committee with the university community; and
6. Make recommendations to the appropriate University bodies and monitor the progress of such actions.

Authority:

The committee will have no authority to modify the terms of this Agreement. Disputes over alleged violations of the Union Contract must be pursued through the Grievance and Arbitration provision of the Union Contract. When the committee reached a recommendation, the recommendation shall be forwarded to the appropriate administrative level with advise that the appropriate administrative designee(s) consider it for implementation. No such recommendation shall be considered or treated as constituting a binding agreement between the parties.

Chair: Maura Gonsior and Yvonne Mendoza. No term end date.

Incoming Chair / Term Begins: N/A

Process for selecting chair: N/A

How are the chair and members appointed? By position

Are members subject to a term appointment (three years or less)? No

What university function/office is responsible for future appointments? Employee & Labor Relations / AFSCME

What university office/function provides administrative support to this board or committee? Employee & Relations

How often will this board or committee meet? Quarterly

Are there any requirements for the number of meetings to be held? No

In the past fiscal year, what accomplishments have been made (if applicable)?  

Shared communication about changes and concerns. Ensured continuation of union employees' safety.