501 SE Hawthorne, Suite 300 Portland OR 97214
(503) 988-5135
FAX: (503) 988-3009
Responsibilities
Interpreting labor contracts, rules, policies; collective bargaining, negotiating memoranda; resolving grievances at step three; consultation, coaching, and resources for managers and supervisors; reviewing discipline and grievance responses; responding to Union requests; coordinating Countywide layoffs; reviewing KSA requests; administering drug & alcohol policy; managing unemployment claims.
Who to call in Labor and Employee Relations
Steve Herron, LR Director– x84333, steve.herron@multco.us
Contract Maintenance: Local 88 AFSCME, AFL-CIO
Additional Responsibilities:
- LR/ER Director
- LR/ER Strategic Planning
- Local 88 committees
- Budget
James Opoka; LR Manager – x87605,james.j.opoka@multco.us
Department Portfolio:
- Department of County Human Services
- Health Department
- Drug & Alcohol Policy Administration
- Personnel Rules
- Merit Council
Jeff Heinrich; LR Manager – x87695, jeff.heinrich@multco.us
Department Portfolio:
- DA's Office
- Dept of County Assets / Dept of County Management / Non-Departmental
- Sheriff's Office
- Emergency Management Liaison
Shelly Kent; LR Manager - ext 87609, shellyk@multco.us
Department Portfolio:
- Department of Community Justice
- Department of Community Services
- Library
- Legislation Tracking
- Layoff Committee
Denise Holtrop; LR Technician – x87598, denise.holtrop@multco.us
Responsibilities:
- Monthly Reports to Bargaining Units
- Grievance/Discipline/Bargaining Files and SAP Maintenance
- Drug and Alcohol, ADA Files
- Local 88 Seniority Lists
- KSA and LDA: Tracking, file maintenance and communication
- Staff to committees, producing minutes and reports
- Maintain labor relations internet and intranet pages and links
