County Prepares for Potential Labor Action
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Labor negotiations are never fun. And when agreements cannot be reached they add to the stress and anxiety of our entire workforce. SEIU represents approximately 10,000 hardworking County employees. I respect SEIU’s legal authority to speak on behalf of their represented bargaining units.
As SEIU’s strike vote continues, the County is working diligently to put continuity of operations plans in place to ensure the public is served in the event of any future labor action. There may be delays and inconveniences to the public but we are committed to ensuring the health and safety of our residents will be protected and county services will remain open for business. SEIU has agreed to provide us 10-day notice of calling for a strike so that critical life/safety employees can be identified to ensure they fulfill their employment responsibilities to protect the public. Thank you all.
We remain hopeful that the County and SEIU will come to agreement soon. Meanwhile, please know that the work you do is very important and your dedication to public service is evident every day. Thank you for your patience and your continued hard work during these unsettling times.
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