Petition for Challenge of Exclusive Representative Status

Please complete the form below.  Note that fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.  Once the form has been submitted, you will receive an e-mail response with a copy of all data submitted.  If you have any questions while completing the form, contact 651-649-5421 or mediation.services.bms@state.mn.us.


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The undersigned petitioner requests that the Minnesota Bureau of Mediation Services investigate the above referenced matter and resolve such in accordance with applicable state law (Minn. Stat. Chapter 179 and 179A).

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Open Window Information:
Public: A single party petition is timely if it is filed during the open-window period. Open-window period means the following period of time prior to the expiration of a labor contract:
A. For state executive branch: 270 to 210 days;
B. For teachers, 180 to 120 days; and
C. For all other public employees, 120 to 60 days.
The Bureau also accepts single party petitions after a contract has expired and no new contract has been ratified.
Private: A single party petition is timely if it is filed during the open-window period. Open-window period means the following period of time prior to the expiration of a labor contract: 90 to 60 days.
The Bureau also accepts single party petitions after a contract has expired and no new contract has been ratified.
 
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AUTHORIZATION CARDS SUBSTANTIATING AT LEAST A 30% SHOWING OF INTEREST IN SUPPORT OF THIS PETITION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE BUREAU OF MEDIATION SERVICES BY MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERY BEFORE THIS PETITION WILL BE PROCESSED. BE CERTAIN TO IDENTIFY THE EMPLOYER WHEN SUBMITTING THE CARDS.
A COPY OF THE CURRENT CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS (UNLESS PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED) MUST ACCOMPANY THIS PETITION. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UPLOAD A FILE, THEY MAY BE FAXED, MAILED OR HAND DELIVERED.
FAX: 651-643-3013
MAIL: 1380 ENERGY LANE, SUITE 2, ST. PAUL, MN 55108
QUESTIONS: JANET JOHNSON, 651-649-5426
NOTE: Once the Petition has been submitted online, do NOT mail, fax or e-mail the original.

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