179.81 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Scope. For the purposes of sections 179.81 to 179.85, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them. Subd. 2. Area labor-management committee or committee. “Area labor-management committee” or “committee” means a committee formed by and composed of multiple employers and multiple labor organizations within a geographic area or […]
179.82 GRANT PROGRAM CREATED; APPLICATIONS. Subdivision 1. Creation. An area labor-management committee grant program is created within the bureau to be administered by the commissioner. Subd. 2. Rules. Applications for area/statewide industry labor-management committee grants must be submitted to the bureau under rules adopted by the commissioner. History: 1Sp1985 c 13 s 283; 1988 c […]
179.83 ACTION ON APPLICATION. Subdivision 1. Standard for approval. Following an established calendar, the commissioner shall review the applications. Grants must be awarded on a competitive basis based on the appropriateness of the proposal, the attainability of the goals, the evidence of interest in the proposal among representatives of labor and management in the area […]
179.84 GENERAL CONDITIONS AND TERMS OF GRANTS. Subdivision 1. Requirements. For each grant awarded the commissioner shall: (1) require an approved work plan that establishes measurable goals and objectives for the committee within the committee’s area of responsibility and that prohibits the committee from becoming involved in contract disputes, labor negotiations, or grievance procedures; and […]
179.85 FUNDING LIMITATIONS. A new or existing area labor-management committee may apply for a maximum grant of $75,000 per year. A new or existing area labor-management committee may be awarded state grant money, and must provide money from other nonstate sources, in the following ratio of state and nonstate money: in the first year, 90 […]
