TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Human Resources
MEETING DATE: July 21, 2026
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Cherie Johnson
PHONE:
707-234-6600
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 15 Minutes
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Adoption of a Resolution and Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the County of Mendocino and the Teamsters LOCAL 856 (Mendocino County Probation Unit) for the Term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029
(Sponsors: Human Resources)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Adopt Resolution and approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County of Mendocino and Teamsters LOCAL 856 (Mendocino County Probation Unit) for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
On January 23, 2024, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 24-016 approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Mendocino and Teamsters LOCAL 856 (Mendocino County Probation Unit).
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The Board of Supervisors' negotiating team has met with representatives from Teamsters LOCAL 856 (Mendocino County Probation Unit) and have reached an agreement regarding the appropriate terms and conditions of employment for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. Attached is a Resolution and the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The summary below provides a highlight of proposed terms included in the MOU:
* Term: Three-year term from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029
* Salary: For FY 26-27 3% COLA, FY 27-28 2-3% COLA dependent on revenue triggers, and FY 28-29: 2-3% COLA dependent on revenue triggers
* Health Insurance: Modify County's contribution toward Gold/Silver plan for Employee Only to 80%, Dependents to 78%; and County's contribution toward Bronze plan for Employee Only to 100%
* Holiday Leave: Add Juneteenth
* Clothing Allowance: Increase clothing allowance by $100...
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