The City of Bridgeport, Office of Labor Relations is currently closed to the public due to COVID-19.  We are currently handling all matters remotely via electronic platforms.

To contact us please call 203-576-7843 or 203-576-7610 or you can e-mail us at labor.relations@bridgeportct.gov.  Our remote office hours are Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm.

The mission of the Labor Relations Department is to serve as a resource to the City of Bridgeport by providing support services, guidance and interpretation on all matters concerning the Collective Bargaining Agreements, Human Resources, employee relations and policies in an equitable manner. The Office of Labor Relations responds to grievances, conducts hearings and investigations therefore decreasing arbitrable matters and increasing the number of successful decisions rendered. The Labor Relations Department also provides advice to City Departments to ensure compliance with Municipal Collective Bargaining Agreements, Connecticut State Statutes and Federal Regulations. The Office of Labor Relations is responsible for all Human Resources related matters concerning employee development, benefits administration, the collective bargaining process and the development and implementation of policies with the City of Bridgeport.

ABOUT THE OFFICE OF LABOR RELATIONS

The Labor Relations Department ensures compliance with employment and labor laws, City Policies, manages the dispute resolution and disciplinary processes. In addition, the Office of Labor Relations is responsible for the negotiation and administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreements. It is our goal to prevent and resolve all labor and employment problems and ensure compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreements.