The Court is asked to adopt a resolution establishing a consultation agent — a qualified labor union selected by eligible employees — to participate in shaping County personnel policies and to represent employees in grievance and disciplinary matters, effective October 1, 2026.

What it means for you

If approved, eligible County employees could vote to select a labor union as a consultation agent, that union would meet monthly with management to recommend changes to personnel policies, and employees would have the right to union representation in grievance or disciplinary proceedings.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Briones, to approve the resolution supporting the creation of a consultation policy with implementation effective October 1, 2026: authorizing a process for certain County employees to select a qualified labor union to serve as a Consultation Agent; establishing a consultation process by which a consultation team composed of a Consultation Agent, certain employees, and certain management representatives will meet at least monthly to discuss and recommend any changes to the County’s Personnel Policies and Procedures; amending the County’s grievance policy to notify the Consultation Agent when eligible employees file a grievance and entitling eligible employees to receive representation from the Consultation Agent in grievance or disciplinary matters. The motion carried by the following vote: (3-1)

How each member voted

3–1, per the official record.