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Bureau of Mediation
What the Bureau of Mediation Section Does
The MED section oversees implementation of the contract negotiation and impasse resolution procedures.
The Bureau of Mediation:
- Reviews Notice to Negotiate filings.
- Monitors negotiations.
- Provides mediation services.
- Manages Roster of Neutrals and assign Fact Finders, and/or Conciliators.
- Reviews Strike Notices.
- Conducts Training.
- Interest-Based Bargaining Negotiations.
- Modified Traditional Negotiations.
- Labor Management Committees.
Who the Bureau of Mediation Section works with
SERB mediation services are available to public employers, public employees, and employee organizations within the jurisdiction of the State Employment Relations Board as set forth in Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4117.
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Which MED Form Do I Use?
Find out which form to file to begin contract negotiations, certify a fact-finding vote, or give notice of intent to strike.
Collective Bargaining Mediation
The Bureau of Mediation provides mediation services by trained professionals to help both parties reach settlement.
Fact-Finding
Learn more about the fact-finding process and how parties in contract negotiations can request a fact finder.
Conciliation
Learn more about the conciliation process. Employees subject to the conciliation process do not have the right to strike.
Labor Management Committee
Information about services SERB provides for employers and union leaders who want to establish Labor Management Committees.
Grievance Mediation
SERB Mediators provide grievance mediation services to public employers and employees.
Grievance Arbitration
SERB Mediators provide grievance arbitration services to public employers and employees.
List of Neutrals
Learn more about SERB's professional neutrals, the services they offer, and requirements of professional neutrals.
Roster Standards
Learn more about the qualifications required to become a member of the Roster of Neutrals.
Forms for Bureau of Mediation
All MED forms can be viewed and downloaded.
Not sure which form to use?
Look through the Mediation Forms FAQ.
Notice to Negotiate Form
Obtain SERB's Notice to Negotiate Form.
Cert of FF Vote - Employee Organization Form
Obtain SERB's Certification of Fact-Finding Vote - Employee Organization Form.
Cert of FF Vote - Employer Form
Obtain SERB's Certification of Fact-Finding Vote - Employer Form.
Notice of Intent to Strike or Picket Form
Obtain SERB's Notice of Intent to Strike or Picket Form.
Determination of Unauthorized Strike Form
Obtain SERB's Request for Determination of Unauthorized Strike Form.
Determination of Clear and Present Danger Form
Obtain SERB's Request for Determination of Clear and Present Danger Form.
Notice of Appearance Form
Obtain SERB's Notice of Appearance Form.
Are you a public employee or employer?
Read this article to find out if SERB can help you, or find the right agency.
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