The mission of Syracuse University Labor Relations is to promote positive labor-management relations, using an interest-based approach to achieve positive outcomes and support of the University’s overall mission and strategic plan.

With that goal in mind, while representing the best interests of the University, we engage in collaboration and ongoing communication with the Unions representing Syracuse University staff as we develop strategies aimed at strengthening positive relationships among unionized employees, and between unionized employees and University Management. SU Labor Relations works to ensure fair and equitable applications of University policies, processes and provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement to the overall benefit of Management and Labor. We engage in conflict resolution, grievance management, and mediation to timely address labor and employment matters and find effective resolution.

In doing so, Syracuse University Labor Relations also partners with other key University divisions such as the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Inclusion and Resolution Services, the Department of Public Safety, and Risk Management and Regulatory Compliance Services, to support the University’s best interests while simultaneously promoting fair outcomes.

Unions at Syracuse University

There are currently 4 Unions represented at Syracuse University. They are

Syracuse University Department of Public Safety Officers Union

  • Representing Public Safety Officers and Community Service Officers
  • Dominick Perioli – President

Service Employees International Union Local 200United (SEIU)

  • SEIU Local 200United
  • Representing Food Service Workers, Facilities Services Employees and Library Employees
  • James Kazmirski – Interim Union Chair

International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 317

Adjuncts United

  • NYSUT
  • Representing Part-Time Faculty
  • Laurel Morton – President

Syracuse Graduate Employees United (SGEU)

  • Representing Graduate Employees
  • Scott Phillipson – President

For additional information on Syracuse University Labor Relations, please contact any of the individuals below:

Denise Dyce
AVP, Labor and Employee Relations
315.443.4042
dcdyce@syr.edu
Cathy Bottari
Associate Director Labor Relations
315.443.2384; 315.443.4624
cabottar@syr.edu
John DeRosier
Labor Relations Senior Specialist
315.443.5869
jjderosi@syr.edu
Ranette Releford
Labor Relations Senior Specialist
315.443.6719
rlrelefo@syr.edu
Youlanda Johnson
Labor Relations Coordinator
315.443.7186
yojohnso@syr.edu