AFSCME Local 88

AFSCME Local 88 Management Bargaining Update 18 (December 5, 2025)

The Union and the County last met for bargaining on November 20th and December 4th. These were our 26th and 27th bargaining sessions.

We are happy to report that we have reached Tentative Agreements on all of the non-economic articles, which include:

• Article 1 - Preamble (4/3/2025)
• Article 2 - Definitions (12/4/25)
• Article 3 - Recognition (5/15/2025)
• Article 4 - Management Rights (4/3/2025)
• Article 6 - No Strike or Lockout (4/3/2025)
• Article 10 - Other Leaves (12/4/2025)
• Article 11 - Health and Welfare (5/15/2025)
• Article 12 - Workers Compensation and Supplemental Benefits (5/22/2025)
• Article 13 - Work Schedules (11/20/2025)
• Article 15 - Job Profiles and Pay Ranges (12/4/2025)
• Article 16 - Pensions (5/22/2025)
• Article 17 - Disciplinary Action (5/22/2025)
• Article 18 - Settlement of Disputes (October 9, 2025)
• Article 19 - Modification of Work Performed by the Bargaining Unit (9/25/2025)
• Article 20 - Workloads and Standards (9/4/2025)
• Article 21 - Seniority and Layoffs (11/20/2025)
• Article 23 - Personnel Rules and Records (5/15/2025)
• Article 25 - Safety and Health (10/9/2025)
• Article 26 - General Provisions (9/25/2025)
• Article 27 - Savings Clause and Funding (3/13/2025)
• Article 28 - Entire Agreement (5/15/2025)
• Addendum C - Premium Pay and Other Special Provisions (5/15/2025)
• Addendum D - Emergency Conditions Provision (5/15/2025)
• Addendum E - Auto Reimbursements and Transit Subsidies (12/4/2025)
• Addendum F - Library Department (7/3/2025)
• Addendum G - Department of Community Justice (9/25/2025)
• Addendum H - Drug and Alcohol Policy (10/9/2025)
• Addendum I - Office of the Sheriff (9/25/2025)
• Addendum J - Health Department (5/15/2025)
• Addendum K - Limited Duration Appointments (12/4/2025)
• Addendum L - On-Call and Temporary Employees (12/4/2025)
• Addendum M - Jail Side Premium (12/4/2025)
• Addendum N - Shelter Staffing (12/4/2025)

The Union and the County mutually agreed to enter into mediation, which begins on December 8th. 

The outstanding matters are: 

• Article 5 - Union Security, Representation, and Business
• Article 7 - Holidays
• Article 8 - Vacation Leave
• Article 9 - Sick Leave, Fitness for Duty, and Disability Insurance
• Article 14 - Compensation
• Article 29 - Termination
• Addendum A - Pay Ranges
• Addendum B - Lead Work Assignment

The County is hopeful that with the assistance of a neutral 3rd party we will be able to reach an agreement that is satisfactory to both parties.

Previous Bargaining Updates