In Joshua Tree last night, directors at the Joshua Basin Water District met in special session following what was described as several rounds of fair and equitable labor negotiations. Reporter Mike Lipsitz is here to tell us what went on…
At last night’s special meeting, the board considered and adopted a resolution directing the general manager to execute a 22-month memorandum of understanding with the American Federation of State, County, & Municipal Employees. Directors also approved a revised employer-employee organization relations resolution, also a new employee handbook, and a revised compensation plan for management, supervisory, and confidential employees. The board also adopted an employee wellness program which aims to motivate staff to adopt more healthy lifestyles. And finally, directors updated the agency’s office hours which, come December 23, will be 7:30 to 5 p.m. adding an additional half hour at the end of the day.
