Employee and Labor Relations

Employee relations services and resources for union- and non-union staff and faculty members.

Our Services

Employee and Labor Relations provides a range of services to all employees, focusing on developing and maintaining professional and respectful working relationships, as well as ensuring compliance with negotiated collective bargaining agreements. 

These include:

  • Bargaining unit contract administration
  • Grievance and complaint processing
  • Conflict resolution/interpersonal communication coaching
  • Performance management
  • Corrective action and discipline administration
  • Management and staff performance evaluation coordination and training
  • Labor relations (management/union relations)
  • Monitoring and coordinating union release time

How to Report an Issue

CSUMB is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive living, learning, and working environment. The safety of our students, employees, and visitors is our top priority. Our goal is to ensure that members of the CSUMB community are connected with appropriate resources in a secure, supportive, and timely manner.

Types of incidents and concerns you may report:

  • Basic Needs Referral
  • Campus Security Authority Report
  • Care Team Referral
  • Human Resources (HR) Employee Report
  • Sexual Misconduct & Discrimination/Harassment Report (Title IX/DHR)
  • Student Conduct Report
  • Academic Concerns (Faculty Only)

Report an Issue

Collective Bargaining Agreements Information

Statewide information for union-represented staff, faculty, and student workers. 

Union Unit # - CBA

California State University Employees Union (CSUEU)

Unit 2 – Health Care Support CBA

Unit 5 – Operations Support Services CBA

Unit 7 – Clerical/Administrative Support Services CBA Unit

Unit 9 – Technical Support Services CBA

Unit 14 - American Language and Culture Program Instructors CBA

California Faculty Association (CFA)

Unit 3 - California Faculty Association CBA

Academic Professional of California (APC)

Unit 4 – Academic Support CBA

Teamsters Local 2010

Unit 6 - Skilled Crafts CBA

Statewide University Police Association (SUPA)

Unit 8 – Public Safety CBA

Academic Student Employees (UAW)

Unit 11 - Academic Student Employees CBA

Unrepresented Employees Policies and Programs

We also provide information and resources for employees not represented by a union; these links require a CSU login. 

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Contact Employee Relations

Have a question about the CBAs, grievances, or a related topic?

Email Us

Send us a note by email, and someone from the Human Resources team will get back to you soon.

Melanie Chavez, Senior Director of Employee & Labor Relations

You may contact Melanie Chavez, Senior Director of Employee & Labor Relations, Compliance and Leave Programs directly.

General Human Resources Contact

You may also contact Human Resources by phone or visit our office during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.