Zoll reappointed as Labor-Management chair

Governor Deval L. Patrick today announced the reappointment of Judge Samuel E. Zoll of Salem as chair of the Joint Labor-Management Committee.

The Joint Labor-Management Committee is part of the Division of Labor Relations, and the committee is charged with oversight for all collective bargaining negotiations between municipal police officers or fire fighters and municipalities in the commonwealth.

Zoll has been reappointed for a three-year term ending in 2010, Patrick's office said.

The committee is comprised of 14 members appointed by the governor, with six members representing management and with six members representing labor, while its chair and vice-chair serve as neutrals.
(By Chris Reidy, Globe staff)