General Counsel Appointment: Martin R Pachman

The New Jersey Public Employment Relations Commission announces, effective October 24th, 2011, the appointment of Martin R. Pachman to the position of General Counsel. Mr. Pachman has been a practicing attorney in the field of public sector labor law since his graduation from the University of Maryland School of Law. He began his career with the New York State Public Employment Relations Board and then joined the staff of the New Jersey Public Employment Relations Commission where he served as a mediator and hearing officer.

Thereafter Marty entered the private practice of law, initially serving as Regional Counsel for A.F.S.C.M.E., and then representing public and private sector management entities. He has extensive experience representing his clients at the bargaining table, in both interest and rights arbitration matters, and in appearances before various state agencies, and the state and federal courts.

New Unfair Practice Charge Form:

PERC has modified the Unfair Practice Charge Form, and asks parties to utilize the new form immediately. The changes to the form include hyperlinks, space for a second respondent, and details about the status of negotiations, if any.  Additionally, the form seeks more specific information about matters at PERC or other forums that are based upon the same facts alleged in the charge. We hope the new form will expedite processing of charges.
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New Director Appointments:

Introduction:

The Public Employment Relations Commission deals with certain labor relations issues involving public employers, public employees, and unions that represent public employees. Such issues include representation matters, the scope of negotiations, unfair practices, mediation, fact-finding and arbitration. More detailed information is available throughout this website, including the Reference Section, which has an explanatory brochure, the law and rules that govern PERC, as well as agency forms and a list of some other federal and State agencies that deal with workplace issues.

See the link on the Reference Page for information on agencies with jurisdiction over other workplace issues.

Covered Employers:

PERC has jurisdiction over the following types of public employers:

• The State of New Jersey
• counties
• municipalities
• local public school districts and charter schools
• public colleges and universities
• autonomous agencies, authorities, boards and commissions, including New Jersey Transit bus and light rail operations

PERC does not have jurisdiction over the following public employers. You may wish to contact them for further information:

• New Jersey Transit Rail (www.njtransit.com)

or bi-state agencies, such as

• The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (www.panynj.gov)
• The Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor (www.waterfrontcommission.org)
• The Delaware River Port Authority of Pennsylvania and New Jersey (www.drpa.org)
• The Delaware River and Bay Authority (www.drba.net)
• The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (www.drjtbc.org).

Commissioners and Staff

The Commission consists of seven members appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate. Of such members, two represent public employers, two represent public employee organizations, and three represent the public including the appointee designated as Chairman.

Contacting NJ PERC:

Address, telephone, e-mail and fax information is listed here. Detailed directions to our offices are also included.

Notices:

See the Notices page for:

• What’s New
• Meeting Notices
• Important dates and time periods
• Rule Proposals

Reference:

Part of what can be found on the Reference page includes:

• Agency Brochure.
• PERC forms.
• Annual Reports.
• PERC Statute (N.J.S.A.)
• PERC Rules (N.J.A.C.)
• Synopses of Recent Commission Decisions.
• Interest Arbitration Awards.
• Public Sector Contracts.
• PERC and other Agency Decisions
• Links to Other Agencies