Connecticut State Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

HRD-test Labor Relations


Labor Relations
DMHAS Labor Relations Division
460 Silver Street, Middletown, CT 06457
Fax (860) 262-6940
Kristina Grodzicki, Director of Labor Relations,
(860) 262-5906

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The DMHAS Labor Relations Division is responsible for managing the following functions: interpretation and administration of statutes related to personnel, labor relations, and collective bargaining agreements; management and coordination of grievances, investigations, collective bargaining negotiations, workplace violence issues, ADA and FMLA; and employee relations.  In addition, the DMHAS Labor Relations Division provides consultation and training to managers and supervisors in regards to the above functions.
The DMHAS Labor Relations Division also assists with resolving CHRO complaints.

CONTACT US:       
Julie Tackus, HR Assistant
 (860) 262-6947

Connecticut Valley Hospital 

Michael Vasile, Labor Relations Liaison, 860-262-6939, michael.vasile@ct.gov
John Flannery, Labor Relations Liaison, 860-262-6934, john.flannery@ct.gov  
Sherrie Shields, Labor Relations Liaison, 860-859-4653, sherrie.shields@ct.gov

Capitol Region Mental Health Center (CRMHC), Western CT Mental Health Network (WCMHN)

Lori Merker-Chapman, Labor Relations Liaison, lori.merker-chapman@ct.gov

CT Mental Health Center (CMHC)

Paula Rivers, Labor Relations Liaison, 860-262-6938, paula.rivers@ct.gov

River Valley Services, Southeast Mental Health Authority (SMHA)

  Sherrie Shields, Labor Relations Liaison, 860-859-4653, sherrie.shields@ct.gov

Southwest CT Mental Health System (SWCMHS)

Paula Rivers, Labor Relations Liaison, 860-262-6938, paula.rivers@ct.gov

Office of the Commissioner (OOC), and Agency Head/Designee for Step 1 and/or Step 2 Grievance for DMHAS
David Pawlak, Labor Relations Liaison
860-262-5844
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Alternate Work Schedule (A&R)
  • Attendance Policy
  • Compensation Plans
  • DMHAS Managers / Supervisors
  • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  • Job Classifications
  • Voluntary Schedule Reduction Program (VSRP)  
FORMS:
HELPFUL LINKS:
  • Affirmative Action
  • CHRO
  • Directions to Connecticut Valley Hospital