The Wisconsin Public Employer Labor Relations Association (WPELRA) is a professional, nonprofit association formed to provide the highest standard of excellence in assisting and representing public sector employers in the area of labor relations.

WPELRA membership is composed of both novice and experienced public sector labor relations professionals representing state agencies, state universities, technical college districts, counties, towns, cities, villages, school districts, and other governmental entities.  Some members are also attorneys and private consultants exclusively serving the management of public sector jurisdictions.

WPELRA represents a broad range of employers from those with only a few employees to those with employees numbering in the thousands. This professional mix provides a unique opportunity for the exchange of perspectives, information and skills.

WPELRA members are able to draw from a vast pool of resources and have many opportunities to contribute to the success and growth of the organization. WPELRA provides its members many learning opportunities through seminars, conferences, and newsletters (see Benefits page). 

WPELRA also forms a key professional link to other state and national labor relations organizations. By joining WPELRA you will also automatically become a member of the National Public Employer Labor Relations Association (NPELRA). Through the national affiliation, you will be able to network and share information with labor relations professionals in:  California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Washington, and (of course) Wisconsin.

Other non-affiliated PELRA's include: Florida & Michigan.

If you would like to join WPELRA, e-mail Steve Stanczak or call him at (262) 653-4128 for more information.