To advance the performance of state government through collaborative labor relations, workforce training, education, and benefits.

As the Governor's representative in employee relations matters, the Office of Employee Relations (OER):

• Negotiates, implements, and administers collective bargaining agreements
• Provides advice and technical assistance to managers, supervisors, and human resource professionals related to personnel rules, regulations, policies, and contract administration issues
• Ensures compensation and benefit programs for State employees are cost-effective
• Offers training and development programs designed to increase the competency of the State workforce
• Plans for a changing workplace in partnership with the unions and the Department of Civil Service
• Promotes and maintains a safe and healthy workforce

Information taken from the website: oer.ny.gov
Photo taken from the site: www.ny.gov/agencies