Labor Relations Board tells Appropriations panel staffing gaps and low per diems slow hearings Labor Relations Board Executive Director Judith Dillon told the House Appropriations Committee that the board is operating with only one neutral member, a caseload jump of 29%, and outdated per-diem pay; she said a requested staff attorney and a per-diem increase were not approved by the governor.

Vermont's Labor Relations Board is struggling with a 29% surge in cases and only one neutral member available, all while outdated pay limits hinder their ability to attract qualified staff.

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Committee weighs adding mediator, attorney to Vermont Labor Relations Board amid backlog concerns The Committee on Housing in General discussed a bill to create a mediator position for the Vermont Labor Relations Board, debated expanding the mediator’s scope and confidentiality protections, and agreed to ask counsel to redraft the bill to also include an attorney position with a funding placeholder; no vote was taken.

The Vermont Committee is tackling labor board backlogs by considering a new mediator role and an attorney position—could this be the solution to the ongoing delays?

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Witnesses urge more staffing, space and confidential safeguards for H.548 state mediator proposal H.548 would create a state mediator position in the Vermont Labor Relations Board with a $115,000 appropriation; testimony from the VLBR, Vermont State Colleges and Working Vermont warned one FTE may be insufficient, noted FMCS reductions, flagged space and confidentiality needs, and recommended a mediator panel and additional board staff.

Vermont's Labor Relations Board is pushing for a new mediator role to fill critical gaps left by federal cuts, but will it be enough to handle the growing demands?

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Vermont Labor Relations Board secures $250,000 funding for staffing increase Vermont appropriates $250,000 for Labor Relations Board staffing in fiscal year 2026.

Vermont is investing $250,000 to boost its Labor Relations Board staffing, paving the way for stronger workforce support in 2026.

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