Labor Relations
201 Carter Drive, Suite 100
West Chester, PA 19383
Phone: 610.436.2800
Fax: 610.436.3464



 

 

 

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Labor Relations Contacts

The Labor Relations department at WCU is responsible for the administration of the AFSCME, APSCUF, OPEIU, SCUPA and SPFPA collective bargaining agreements. This includes the following functions:

  • Representing the University at various meet and discuss sessions.
  • Providing advice and labor relations training to the University managers on contract implementation and interpretation issues.
  • Investigating and responding to grievances on behalf of the University.
  • Serves as neutral third party in mediated sessions.
  • Partner with PASSHE Labor Relations staff and the university's legal representative to provide documentation and other support to the arbitration process.
  • Investigating complaints, scheduling PDC's, and administering disciplinary sanctions

State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP)

SEAP provides all WCU Employees up to three free sessions with a SEAP counselor for each concern or problem, and the benefit renews each calendar year. Through the SEAP program, you and your family can receive no-cost, confidential, and personal support for a wide range of issues.

Contact SEAP:
1-800-692-7459 or 1-800-824-4306 (TDD)
liveandworkwell.com access code: Pennsylvania

How can SEAP help me?

  • Alcohol or drug dependencies
  • Aging parents
  • Anxiety
  • Coping with grief & loss
  • Debt management
  • Depression
  • Eating disorders
  • Financial counseling
  • Gambling
  • Legal advice
  • Marital & relationship issues
  • Parenting & family concerns
  • Physical abuse
  • Stress management
  • Work related issues
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    Workplace Accommodation

    Since each disability and accommodation is unique, contact Trish Seningen or Lauren Hilferty, Department of Labor Relations, to discuss non-workers comp related disabilities. The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) website provides an A to Z list of Disabilities and Accommodations.

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    Labor Relations Forms, Policies & Reports

    ADA Accommodation Form
    AFSCME Witness Statement
    FLSA - Fair Labor Standards Act
    Misconduct Policy
    Performance Development Plan
    Public Employee Relations Act
    Effectively Implementing a Performance Development Plan for Underperformers

    Current Union Contacts

    AFSCME
    AFSCME Local 2244
    (Supervisors)
    Mike Sveda
    610.825.4944

    AFSCME Local 2345
    (Rank and File)
    Barbara Cooper
    610.436.3589

    APSCUF
    (Faculty & Coaches)
    Lisa Millhous
    610.436.2180

    OPEIU
    (Nurses)
    Christopher Ordiway 717.635.2766

    SCUPA
    (Professionals)
    Christine Brenner
    610.436.2984

    SPFPA
    (Public Safety)
    Eric Ruggeri
    610.436.3311

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