Wisconsin § 111.815 Duties of state.

Wisconsin Statutes

§ 111.815 — Duties of state.

Wisconsin § 111.815

Ch. 111Employment relations

Subch.subch. V of ch. 111 SUBCHAPTER V

STATE EMPLOYMENT LABOR RELATIONS

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Wis. Stat. § 111.815 (2026).

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111.815
111.815(1) (1) In the furtherance of this subchapter, the state shall be considered as a single employer and employment relations policies and practices throughout the state service shall be as consistent as practicable. The division shall negotiate and administer collective bargaining agreements. To coordinate the employer position in the negotiation of agreements, the division shall maintain close liaison with the legislature relative to the negotiation of agreements and the fiscal ramifications of those agreements. Except with respect to the collective bargaining units specified in s. 111.825 (1r) and (1t) , the division is responsible for the employer functions of the executive branch under this subchapter, and shall coordinate its collective bargaining activities with operatin

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111.815
111.815(1) (1) In the furtherance of this subchapter, the state shall be considered as a single employer and employment relations policies and practices throughout the state service shall be as consistent as practicable. The division shall negotiate and administer collective bargaining agreements. To coordinate the employer position in the negotiation of agreements, the division shall maintain close liaison with the legislature relative to the negotiation of agreements and the fiscal ramifications of those agreements. Except with respect to the collective bargaining units specified in s. 111.825 (1r) and (1t) , the division is responsible for the employer functions of the executive branch under this subchapter, and shall coordinate its collective bargaining activities with operating state agencies on matters of agency concern. The legislative branch shall act upon those portions of tentative agreements negotiated by the division that require legislative action. With respect to the collective bargaining units specified in s. 111.825 (1r) , the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System is responsible for the employer functions under this subchapter. With respect to the collective bargaining units specified in s. 111.825 (1t) , the chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison is responsible for the employer functions under this subchapter. With respect to the collective bargaining unit specified in s. 111.825 (1r) (ef) , the governing board of the charter school established by contract under s. 118.40 (2r) (cm) , 2013 stats., is responsible for the employer functions under this subchapter.
111.815(2) (2) The administrator of the division shall, together with the appointing authorities or their representatives, represent the state in its responsibility as an employer under this subchapter except with respect to negotiations in the collective bargaining units specified in s. 111.825 (1r) and (1t) . Except as provided in s. 36.115 (7) , the administrator of the division shall establish and maintain, wherever practicable, consistent employment relations policies and practices throughout the state service.
111.815(3) (3) With regard to collective bargaining activities involving employees who are assistant district attorneys, the administrator of the division shall maintain close liaison with the secretary of administration.

Legislative History

111.815 History History: 1977 c. 196 ; 1983 a. 27 s. 2200 (15) ; 1985 a. 42 ; 1989 a. 31 ; 1995 a. 27 ; 2001 a. 16 , 104 ; 2003 a. 33 ; 2009 a. 28 ; 2011 a. 10 , 32 ; 2013 a. 20 ss. 2365m , 9448 ; 2013 a. 166 ; 2015 a. 55 .