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Human Resources Department recommending the Board adopt and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 095-2026 adopting the negotiated Letter of Agreement to the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of El Dorado and the Operating Engineers Local No. 3 representing employees in the Trades and Crafts Bargaining Unit to memorialize and implement negotiated provisions regarding reduction in force procedures.
FUNDING: General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
On June 11, 2025, Operating Engineers Local No. 3 (Union) representing employees in the Trades and Crafts (TC) Bargaining Unit, filed an Unfair Practice Charge with the California Public Employment Relations Board regarding County actions pertaining to reductions in force authorized by the Board of Supervisors on June 10, 2025 (Legistar file 25-0948). The County and the Union, on behalf of employees in the TC unit (collectively, the Parties), subsequently executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the period through June 30, 2026. However, the Unfair Practice Charge remained pending.
In an effort to resolve the matter, the Parties have negotiated a Letter of Agreement (LOA) updating the Procedure for Permanent Layoffs provision of the existing MOU. The LOA shall become of full force and effect upon approval and adoption by the Board of Supervisors.
ALTERNATIVES
As adoption of the Resolution and negotiated Letter of Agreement resolves the Unfair Practice Charge, there are no recommended alternatives.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
06/10/2025 Legistar file 25-0948: Board authorized the Human Resources Department to initiate and process a reduction in force.
02/03/2026 Legistar file 26-0208: Board adopted the most recent MOU for this bargaining unit.
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
Operating Engineers Local No. 3
County Counsel
CAO RECOMMENDATION
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact associated with this item.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
The Clerk will return a copy of the Resolution to Misty Garcia in Human Resources once fully executed by the Chair.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Workforce Excellence
Priority: Enhance Employee Retention
Action Item: Attract and retain the best employees by providing competitive compensation, training, and advancement opportunities, and creating a positive and thriving culture.
CONTACT
Joseph Carruesco, Director of Human Resources