Minnesota Administrative Rules Agency 153 - Mediation Services Bureau
Here’s a clear overview of Agency 153 – Mediation Services Bureau under the Minnesota Administrative Rules:
📘 Agency Structure
Agency 153 oversees mediation and arbitration services in Minnesota. It includes five main chapters addressing different aspects of labor relations and dispute resolution (law.cornell.edu):
Chapter 5500 – Hearing Procedures
Chapter 5505 – Collective Bargaining Representatives
Chapter 5510 – Public Employment Labor Relations
Chapter 5520 – Labor‑Management Committee Grants
Chapter 5530 – Arbitration Roster
📌 Key Chapters in Detail
Chapter 5505 – Collective Bargaining Representatives
Defines relevant terms like “representative” and “bargaining representative.”
Lays out procedures for designation and recognition of collective bargaining reps (regulations.justia.com, casetext.com, law.cornell.edu).
Chapter 5510 – Public Employment Labor Relations
Focuses on public sector employee relations:
Part 5510.2915 – Mediation Period:
For most public employees, mediation starts the day after a mediation request is filed with the commissioner.
For teachers, it begins on the date of the first mediation meeting (regulations.justia.com).
Part 5510.2930 – Certification to Arbitration:
Spells out rules for moving unresolved disputes to interest arbitration, including timelines, final-offer formats, and default outcomes if deadlines are missed (law.cornell.edu).
Part 5510.3005 – Strike Notices:
Sets requirements for written intent to strike, including delivery to both the employer and the commissioner (casetext.com).
Chapter 5530 – Arbitration Roster
Establishes the statewide roster of arbitrators:
Details qualifications for arbitrators, appointment methods, conduct standards, training (especially for peace-officer cases), and removal/disqualification grounds (regulations.justia.com, mitchellhamline.edu).
🧩 Related Agency Authority
Agency 153 operates under the Minnesota Statutes (notably § 179A.04), which empower the Bureau to oversee mediation, arbitration, labor-management grants, and collective bargaining processes (law.cornell.edu).
📝 Summary
Agency 153 is the backbone of Minnesota’s state-level labor dispute resolution system. It ensures:
Clear definitions and procedures for bargaining representation.
Structured mediation and arbitration timelines in public employment.
Formalized strike notification processes.
Qualified and ethical arbitrators through a regulated roster.
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