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Michigan Employment Relations Commission
The Michigan Employment Relations Commission (MERC) resolves labor disputes involving public and private sector employees by appointing mediators, arbitrators and fact finders, conducting union representation elections, determining appropriate bargaining units, and adjudicating unfair labor practice cases.
What's New
COVID 19 MEMO
MERC Basics - A Brief Overview of Key Points and Services
Chart of Legislative Changes Impacting Collective Bargaining
Publications
Guide to Public Sector Labor Relations Law in Michigan
Michigan Employment Relations Commission Annual Report
MERC Elections Certifications Issued
Chart of Legislative Changes Impacting Collective Bargaining
Training Opportunities
Upcoming training opportunities will be coming soon.