Forms

MERC e-FILE

Welcome to the Revised MERC e-File System—now with added security features.

1. Searches Only:  No Login or verification required. Use the Search Bar at the top of the system page to search for Cases, Parties, & Representatives. — Click here to e-FILE 
   
2. Create and Submit a New Case:  A simple verification step is required to initiate a new case using the MERC eFile System’s filing tool.  You will need an email for verification and to submit a case. Review additional filing instructions after clicking the link.  Click here to e-FILE . 

    

3. Add Events and Documents to a Pending Case:  Use your  MILogin Citizen account  or submit your filing to the appropriate email filing address (see #4)

   MILogin citizen users—use the MI Login tab to access your existing MILogin account.  Go to My Cases and select the case you want to add new events or documents.
   
   

4. Email Filing:  Filings can be emailed to the appropriate filing e- address. Be sure to copy the other parties in your filing email to MERC.

   ULP:       merc-ulps@michigan.gov
   Election:      merc-elections@michigan.gov
   Mediation (contract and grievance):        merc-mediation@michigan.gov
   Grievance Arbitration Appointments:  merc-grievancearb@michigan.gov
   Fact Finding and Act 312:              mercpanel@michigan.gov
   Case before MOAHR ALJs:            willisj2@michigan.gov
   
   

5. Questions or Comments: Email berinfo@michigan.gov.

MERC e-File General Information  

MERC Forms

• Act 194 Public Schools Employee Strike/Employer Lockout

• ANSWER OF PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEE PRESUMED TO HAVE ENGAGED IN AN ILLEGAL STRIKE
• NOTICE OF PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES PRESUMED TO BE ON STRIKE
• NOTICE OF PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEE STRIKE
• NOTICE OF PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYER LOCKOUT

• Frequently Asked Questions regarding a Notice of Public School Employees Presumed to be on Strike
• Act 312 Template
• Fact Finding Template (All awards and reports issued after October 1, 2016 will follow the template format.)
• Grievance Mediation Request
• Notice of Status of Negotiations - Public Employment
• Petition for Act 312 Arbitration
• Petition for Fact Finding
• Petition for Grievance Arbitration
• Petition for Representation Proceedings
  • Pilot Policy re:  e-Signatures on Show of Interest Authorizations
• Unfair Labor Practice Charge Form
  • How to file an Unfair Labor Practice Charge
    • Statement of Service
  • Unfair Labor Practice Procedures
  • Understanding a Union's Duty of Fair Representation
  • FAQs on MERC hearing procedures