Labor Relations

As a part of the Department of Personnel Services, the Office of Labor Relations is responsible for fostering harmonious and cooperative labor management relations with the employee organizations that represent the County’s workforce. In this effort, this Office is charged with:

Negotiating labor agreements with recognized employee organizations;
Administering 26 labor agreements for 30 bargaining units;
Resolving contract disputes through mediation, arbitration and administrative hearings;
Administering employee relations codes, ordinances, statutes, and policies;
Providing advice and counsel to County management regarding labor relations issues.
Labor Relations Staffing Assignments

Labor Relations provides assistance and direction to County supervisors and managers regarding employer-employee relations. You can find links and resources related to those departments on this website.

Any labor or wage dispute involving another employer or entity should be directed to the California Department of Industrial Relations at (916) 263-1811.