Labor Relations Division (LRD) supports state supervisors and managers through a variety of training options.
Living in a Union Environment
This training is for Supervisors and Managers ONLY
"Living in a Union Environment” (LIUE). This training course was developed for supervisors and managers to help them understand that both management and unions have rights under, the Public employee Bargaining Act (PEBA) and CBA’s. This is an introductory course that gives a brief history of how the labor organizations came in the state, the grievance process, pre-disciplinary investigation meetings, performance appraisals, arbitration, Prohibited Practice Complaints (PPC). This interactive course provides an overview of the Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), as well interpretation of language and better understanding of processes and problem solving techniques. The Living in a Union Environment course received national recognition by the National Association of Personnel Executives (NASPE) in 2009.
Date |
Time |
Topic |
Location |
Registration |
June 19, 2019 |
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Living in a Union Environment |
Santa Fe
Garry Carruthers Library - Yucca Rm.
1209 Camino Carlos Rey |
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Coming Soon |
TBD |
Living in a Union Environment |
Santa Fe
Garry Carruthers Library - Yucca Rm.
1209 Camino Carlos Rey |
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Coming Soon |
TBD |
Living in a Union Environment |
Albuquerque
NMDOT District 3 Pan American Hwy |
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Living in a Union Environment (LIUE) - Refresher Course
This training is for Supervisors, Managers, and HR professionals ONLY
The purpose of this course is to serve as a refresher to those supervisors, managers and HR professionals that have already attended the LIUE training. This four (4) hour course is aimed at recalling and reinforcing previously acquired knowledge. This training takes into consideration each agency's unique needs. The Labor Relations Division (LRD) will work with your HR Director to tailor the training material to address those needs. Please work through your local agency HR staff to schedule this training for your agency.
If you are interested in scheduling this refresher course for your agency, please contact Labor Relations at Labor.relations@state.nm.us or contact Sandy Martinez (Sandy.Martinez@state.nm.us) or Drew Lovelace (Drew.Lovelace@state.nm.us) directly. Sandy or Drew will work with you to identify a date, time and exact location to conduct the training.
Workplace Investigations
This training is for Supervisors and Managers ONLY
Most managers, supervisors and human resource professional will need to conduct at least one workplace investigation during the course of their careers. The goal of this training is to provide managers and supervisors with the tools to conduct workplace investigations utilizing methods applied by experienced workplace investigators. The State Personnel office believes the objective a good workplace investigation is to improve the factual bases of decision –making. The information provided in this course promotes conducting quality, prompt and fair investigations.
Date |
Time |
Topic |
Location |
Registration |
May 22, 2019 |
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Workplace Investigations |
Garry Carruthers Library, Director's Conf Room, SPO, Santa Fe, NM |
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July 17, 2019 |
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Workplace Investigations |
Albuquerque NMDOT District 3 Pan American Hwy, ABQ NM |
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Pre-Investigation Consultation for Agencies
This consultation is for Supervisors, Managers and Human Resources (HR) professionals ONLY
A professional and prompt response to allegations of inappropriate workplace behavior is imperative and a good workplace investigation will improve the factual bases of your agency's decision-making. the State Personnel Office (SPO) is available to consult with managers, supervisors and HR professionals to ensure a quality, prompt, and fair investigation. The objective of this consultation is to provide managers, supervisors and HR professionals with one-on-one guidance and support prior to starting an investigation.
The consultation process will assist you in:
- Developing an investigation plan;
- Creating interview questions;
- Coordinating the interview(s)
- Prepare for the actual interview(s);
- Preparing a Fact Finding Report (FFR); and,
- Creating an investigation folder.
Contract Training
Once a contract has been ratified, the LRB conducts training that highlights changes in the new contract. The LRB develops and organizes the training and material presented to management on a statewide level with assistance from state agencies. The Bureau also works collaboratively with the unions to develop training material, which is presented by both parties at an agency level.
Date |
Time |
Topic |
Location |
Registration |
Currently there are no scheduled courses for this training. Please contact us directly for future course availability. |