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File #: 25-911    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 7/21/2025 In control: Human Resources
On agenda: 8/12/2025 Final action:
Title: Ratification of the 2025-2026 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the County of Humboldt and the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO Local 1684 Representation Units 1 - 4 (AFSCME)
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Resolution, 3. Appendix A, 4. AFSCME MOU 2025 Final - union signed

To: Board of Supervisors

From: Human Resources

Agenda Section: Consent

Vote Requirement: Majority

SUBJECT:
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Ratification of the 2025-2026 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the County of Humboldt and the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO Local 1684 Representation Units 1 - 4 (AFSCME)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the AFSCME Units 1 - 4 (Attachment 1); for the term of 2025-2026 for the MOU between the County of Humboldt and AFSCME Units 1 - 4; and
2. Adopt Resolution (Attachment 2) approving the execution of the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Humboldt and AFSCME Units 1 - 4.

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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.

Area of Focus: Workforce & Operational Excellence
Strategic Plan Category: 3001 - Support a well-trained workforce

DISCUSSION:
The County of Humboldt and AFSCME have agreed to the matters set forth in the attached Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Representation Unit 1 - 4 for the term of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026.

The attached MOU outlines agreed upon amendments and include the following:

1. Term: January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026
2. One-Time Payment: All classifications represented in the AFSCME Units 1 - 4 will receive a one-time payment as follows:
* Each regular employee will receive a non-pensionable, non-recurring lump sum payment in the amount of $1,000.00 minus applicable payroll deductions within three payroll periods of Board of Supervisors adoption of the new MOU.
* Each regular employee will receive a non-pensionable, non-recurring lump sum payment in the amount of $1,000.00 minus applicable payroll deductions on the first pay warrant of December 2025 (December 12, 2025).
* Each regular employee will receive a non-pensionable, non-r...

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