Employees are every county’s largest budget item
153 Labor Relations and Negotiations in Local Government
The class examines the basics of labor relations in the county environment. Laws and regulations affecting public-sector employment and labor relations in California are examined along with techniques to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with employee groups. The class explores the various roles in labor relations and labor negotiations along with pitfalls to avoid in working with labor representatives. Techniques are examined for maintaining productive relationships with employee organizations during difficult times. Eligible for MCLE credits for members of the Bar.
Instructors: Tami Douglas-Schatz is the Director of Human Resources for San Luis Obispo County and Sarah Carrillo is the County Counsel for Tuolumne County.