To: Board of Supervisors
From: Human Resources
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Approval of a Side Letter of Agreement with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 1684
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board to sign a Side Letter of Agreement with the AFSCME regarding Paid Lost Time.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
All Funds
DISCUSSION:
The County of Humboldt and AFSCME have agreed to a Side Letter of Agreement (Attachment #1) to amend Section 8 of the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County of Humboldt and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 1684.
The purpose of the Side letter is to enhance the MOU language with guidelines for the use, approval and denial of leave of absence without loss of compensation or other benefits, as permitted by Government Code section 3558.8(b), for steward or union officer activities under Senate Bill 1085 ("SB 1085")/Government Code Section 3558.8.
The Side Letter confirms upon written request of the Union to the Human Resource Department, and subject to Department approval, the County shall grant a steward or union officer of the Union a reasonable leave of absence without loss of compensation or other benefits. The Side Letter further defines that the Union shall submit a written request to the Human Resources department with at least 10 business days in advance of the requested leave. The County shall approve the request if the requested timeframe does not unreasonably interfere with the performance of County services and Department operations and provided the conditions outlined in section 8.8.2 are met.
Upon approval, the employee shall receive their general wage increase(s) and step increases authorized for their classification, shall not work overtime or in any other capacity for the Coun...
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