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AU's Labor Relations Mission

AU Labor Relations in the Office of Human Resources is responsible for building and maintaining AU’s relationship with our labor unions. The labor relations team serves as the point of contact for matters regarding staff bargaining units, negotiation, administration, and compliance with the University’s collective bargaining agreements.  

If you have questions about labor relations at American University, please contact laborrelations@american.edu.

A Step-by-Step Guide to How Labor Negotiations Work

Collective bargaining is the process in which the university and the union negotiate the terms and conditions of employment for workers represented by a union. 

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