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Adopt a resolution approving the Side Letter with the Service Employees International Union Local #1021 to amend the Memorandum of Understanding for Unit 7, Regulatory, Technical, and General Services, to add the Agricultural/Weights and Measures Aide classification series eligible for an annual $250 safety boot reimbursement; and Authorize the Director of Human Resources to make any technical corrections necessary to effectuate the intent of the Side Letter
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Human Resources (Department) recommends the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution approving the Side Letter with the Service Employees International Union Local #1021 (“SEIU”), to amend the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Unit 7 Regulatory, Technical, and General Services, to add the Agricultural/Weights and Measures Aide classification series eligible for an annual $250 safety boot reimbursement; and Authorize the Director of Human Resources to make any technical corrections necessary to effectuate the intent of the Side Letter.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
On March 24, 2026, the Board adopted a successor collective bargaining agreement between the County and SEIU Local #1021, representing Bargaining Unit 7, among others, for the term of March 24, 2026, through September 30, 2028. One of the negotiated provisions requires employees eligible for boot reimbursement to procure and wear boots in accordance with legally mandated safety requirements or as required by the department head.
The signed total tentative agreement and the MOU presented to the Board on March 24, 2026, did not include the Agricultural/Weights and Measures Aide classification series among the classifications covered under Section 8.5.4. Uniform Allowance - Protective Attire. The County and the Department of Agriculture intend for employees in the Agricultural/Weights and Measu...
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