FIRE DEPARTMENT MOU – LABOR NEGOTIATORPatrick Clark Consulting • February 22nd, 2024 • California
BACKGROUND: At the January 30, 2024 meeting, the Board appointed Directors Cox, Ilfeld, and Smolen to represent the District in negotiations of the MOU between the District and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers, Local 39 representing the Fire Department. The Board expressed concerns about their lack of experience leading the negotiating process, and it was proposed that the District hire a professional negotiating consultant to act as the Lead Negotiator for the Board.
