Commissioners Adopt Consultation Policy to Give County Employees a Formal Voice
The court adopted a consultation policy that creates a formal process for county employees to select a consultation agent and meet with management on personnel policies and grievances; commissioners emphasized the policy is not collective bargaining and set an implementation date for Oct. 1.
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On a 3-1 vote, Harris County Commissioners adopted a consultation policy that gives eligible county employees a structured process to select a consultation agent (a recognized labor organization) and meet with management in a regular consultation team to discuss personnel policies, grievances, and workplace issues. County Attorney Fontbonne advised the court the policy, as written, does not create enforceable collective-bargaining rights and leaves final authority with Commissioners Court.
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