Welcome
We are the State agency with jurisdiction over public sector labor relations and collective bargaining in Ohio. We assist parties in resolving labor-management disputes.
odx-read-more about the article: WelcomeLabor Relations Training
SERB Mediators travel statewide to provide training to public employers and unions to help improve labor management relationships.
odx-read-more about the article: Labor Relations TrainingServices provided by SERB
SERB offers an array of dispute resolution services from mediation and training to the adjudication of unfair labor practices, grievances, and other complaints. We are also responsible for the composition of bargaining units, conducting representation elections, and adding or removing a position from a bargaining unit.
odx-read-more about the article: Services provided by SERBWhat is SERB?
The State Employment Relations Board (SERB) administers the Ohio Public Employees’ Collective Bargaining Act through a three-member Board, appointed by the Governor and supported by a staff of 24. Board members are appointed to staggered six-year terms, and only two Board members may be of the same political party. One Board member is designated by the Governor as the agency’s Chair and serves as its appointing authority.
Who Does SERB Serve?
SERB adjudicates filings brought by employee organizations (unions), public employees, and public employers. A public employer is any state or political subdivision located entirely within the state (including any counties, municipal corporations and townships with a population of 5,000). We also serve school districts and state colleges, as well as state agencies, authorities, commissions, boards and other branches of public employment. Public employer does not include nonprofit corporations. For a full explanation of who we serve, please refer to the definitions under O.R.C. Chapter 4117.01.
Are you a public employee or employer?
Read this article to find out if SERB can help you, or find the right agency.
Meet Our Sections
SERB is organized into the following sections:
Important Documents
These are the most commonly requested documents.
Board Minutes
View the minutes of past Board meetings
Board Opinions
View a searchable archive of SERB Board Opinions.
Collective Bargaining Agreements
View a searchable archive of active collective bargaining agreements from public employers throughout Ohio.
Contract Data Summary Sheets (CDSS)
View and download the fillable CDSS form for your bargaining unit. Submit this form with each filed labor contract.
Fact-Finding Reports
View a searchable archive of Fact-Finding Reports.
FF Report Wage Proposals
View a searchable archive of Fact-Finding Reports.
Guidebooks
Search for SERB Guidebooks by topic and section.
Common Forms
These are the most commonly requested forms.
Unfair Labor Practice Charge Form
Obtain SERB's Unfair Labor Practice Charge Form.
Petition for Rep. Election - Employee Organization Form
Obtain SERB's Petition for Representation Election - Employee Organization Form.
Notice to Negotiate Form
Obtain SERB's Notice to Negotiate Form.
Notice of Appearance Form
Obtain SERB's Notice of Appearance Form.
Certificate of Posting Form
Obtain SERB's Certificate of Posting Form.
Request for Recognition Form
Obtain SERB's Request for Recognition Form.
Petition for Clarification of Bargaining Unit Form
Obtain SERB's Petition for Clarification of Bargaining Unit Form.
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Reporting Requirements for Public Employers and Unions
Learn more about the annual filing requirements for public employers and unions representing public employees.
Employer Filing Requirements
Learn more about annual reporting requirements for public sector employers.
Union Filing Requirements
Learn more about annual filing requirements for public sector unions.
Upcoming Events
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State Employment Relations Board (SERB)
65 East State Street, Suite 1200
Columbus, OH 43215
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Phone: (614) 644-8573
Fax: (614) 466-3074
Ohio Relay Service: 1-800-750-0750
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