(Washington, DC) The Office of Labor-Management Programs would like to highlight the activities of several of the labor-management partnerships around the city. The projects show not only the creativity of the partnerships but also what labor and management can accomplish when they come together.

Child and Family Services Administration (CFSA): During the past year, the partnership has implemented several initiatives to enhance individual performance and work-life balance. Projects include convening an Alternative Work Schedule Committee (AWS), upward mobility of the Social Service Assistant (SSA) and an LMPC retreat.

Department of Human Services (DHS) Steering Committee:  The Department of Human Services Steering Committee is affiliated with four (4) partnerships within the agency. During the past year, the group has continued working on successful projects such as the Reads! Initiative and Resolving Employee Disputes Swiftly (REDS). In addition, the partnership has undertaken the implementation of a Voluntary Leave Transfer Program.

Department of Insurance, Security and Banking (DISB): In celebration of their 10 years as an LMPC, the Department of Insurance, Security and Banking Labor-Management Partnership held its first annual General Assembly. Their major achievement during the past year was creating a DISB Employee Handbook.

Department of Public Works (DPW):  The Department of Public Works Labor-Management Partnership participated in a beautification project with Ballou Senior High School.

Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME): The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Labor-Management Partnership has been busy making the workplace a better for employees as well as enhancing their service delivery. The partnership has conducted unit presentations to all staff (explanation of unit duties and workflow), created stress relief workshops and monthly grief counseling sessions for staff , and launched an agency outreach campaign which includes a monthly newsletter, website and agency video.

Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP): The partnership has collaborated to create outreach opportunities for young adults and seniors throughout the District. The Office of Contracting and Procurement Labor-Management Partnership has partnered with George Washington University to develop an internship program and implemented a Seniors Summer Work Project.