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Nebraska Commission of Industrial Relations

General Information
  • Formal Name:
    Nebraska Commission of Industrial Relations
  • Contact Person:
    Ashlea Whitney
  • Purpose:
    The Commission of Industrial Relations (CIR) is a state agency designed to resolve public sector labor controversies with jurisdiction over state and local government employees including public utilities.
  • How Many Affectable:
    Indirectly all Nebraskans
  • How Many Served:
    Directly-Public Employers, Public Employees. Indirectly all Nebraskans
  • Year Created:
    1947
  • Year Active:
    1947
  • Sunset Date:
    None
Authorization
  • Authorization Citation:
    Neb. Rev. Stat. 48-803
  • Parent Agency:
    None
Memberships and Meetings
  • Number Of Members:
    5
  • Who Appoints:
    Governor
  • Legislative Approval:
    Required
  • Qualifications Of Members:
    Neb. Rev. Stat. 48-805Commissioners; qualifications.The commissioners shall not be appointed because they are representatives of either capital or labor, but they shall be appointed because of their experience and knowledge in legal, financial, labor, and industrial matters.
  • Per Diem:
    $475
  • Expense Reimbursement:
    Yes
  • Term Length:
    6 years
  • Terms Rotate or Expire At Once:
    Terms Rotate
Meetings Required In:
  • Required FY 17-18:
    -
  • Held FY 17-18:
    6
  • Required FY 18-19:
    -
  • Held FY 18-19:
    7
  • Required FY 19-20:
    -
  • Held FY 19-20:
    6
Operations
  • Support Staff:
    2
  • Shared or Separate:
    Separate
  • FY 17-18 Budget:
    258,330
  • FY 18-19 Budget:
    256,586
  • FY 19-20 Budget:
    233,845
  • Other Funding Sources:
    None
  • Spending Authority:
    Neb. Rev. Stat. 48-804.02 & 48-806
Accomplishments
  • Since July 1, 2016:
    Between 712019 and 6302020, 84 cases have been filed with the CIR; 43 representation cases, 25 prohibited practice cases, and 16 wage cases were filed.In October 2018, the CIR consolidated it's support staff from 3 full time employees to 2 full time employees, resulting in budget savings. In March 2019, the CIR moved from the 5th floor of the Nebraska State Office Building to a smaller office location on the 1st floor. CIR published decisions are now available electronically to the public without a subscription.