AU Labor Relations in the Office of Human Resources is responsible for building and maintaining AU’s relationship with our labor unions. The labor relations team serves as the point of contact for matters regarding staff bargaining units, negotiation, administration, and compliance with the University’s collective bargaining agreements.  

If you have questions about labor relations at American University, please contact laborrelations@american.edu.

Staff Unions

• SEIU Local 500 (Provost, UEM, OIT, UCM, and Student Affairs Staff)
• SAG-AFTRA (WAMU Content Staff)

Academic and Student Unions

• SEIU Local 500 (Adjunct Faculty)
• SEIU Local 500 (Graduate Students)