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 Stephen
(Steve) Sloper
I have more than four
decades of experience in labor relations, union representation, and dispute
resolution. In January 2024, I retired from the National Labor Relations
Board (NLRB) to begin a new chapter as a neutral labor arbitrator. I took,
and still take, being a neutral seriously. It is an essential quality in a
labor arbitrator, a person who must be fair to all parties. I am listed with
both the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) and the California
State Mediation and Conciliation Service
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Career
in Labor Relations
U.S.
Postal Service
- Casual Clerk
(1976-1977)
- Letter Carrier
(1978-2000)
National
Association of Letter Carriers, Branch 1111
- Shop Steward
& Chief Steward (1980-1991)
- Field
Representative & Vice President (1991-2000)
- Represented the
union in over 50 arbitrations
- Advocated before
Merit Systems Protection Board, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission,
and California Unemployment Insurance Board
National
Labor Relations Board (2000-2024)
- Investigated
unfair labor practice cases across private sector
- Conducted
representation elections, hearings, and authored decisions in some types
of representation cases
- Served as
Grievance Chair (2011-2023) for NLRB Union (selected counsel and
arbitrators; supervised cases and participated in national level negotiations
over a new CBA, including mediation). This work was part time while
working as an NLRB Board Agent.
Arbitrator
(2024-Present)
- Federal
Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) List 2024
- California
Mediation and Conciliation Service List 2024
Arbitrator
Credentials
After completing FMCS s
"Becoming a Labor Arbitrator" training where I drafted evaluated
decisions under a veteran’s supervision, I joined both the FMCS and
California State arbitration panels. I am currently available for
appointments on various issues across the public and private sectors.
- Permanent Panel:
EPA NTEU Local 295
- Education: AB,
UC Berkeley (1970)
- JD, JFK Law
School (1995) (While working full time for National Association of
Letter Carriers)
- California Bar:
Admitted June 1996. State Bar #182745 Active member
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