News and Announcements:

  • 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)

  • Register Now for LMC New Member Training (flyer) - Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 9 AM - 3 PM. Click Here to Register by April 8th! (3/3/2026)

  • United States Postal Service (USPS) Irregularities Impacting Representation Elections - On or about November 12, 2025, the Bureau discovered irregularities in mail delivery from the USPS. The Bureau received multiple ballots for several elections more than two (2) weeks after they were received by the local post office. Click Here for the Memo. (11/18/2025)

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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.