Title
Adopt the executed side letter agreement with California Nurses Association (CNA, or Association), representing bargaining unit S to extend the term of the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) through November 30, 2026.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt the executed side letter agreement with California Nurses Association (CNA, or Association), representing bargaining unit S to extend the term of the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) through November 30, 2026.
SUMMARY
On August 11, 2026, the Board of Supervisor’s approved and authorized the Human Resources Department to execute a side letter agreement (Agreement) with CNA, representing bargaining unit S, to extend the term of the current MOU through November 30, 2026. This extension ensures the current MOU remains in full force and effect while the Parties engage in successor MOU negotiations. The recommended action formally adopts the Agreement as executed.
DISCUSSION:
The County and Association (collectively “the Parties”) have an MOU governing the terms and conditions of employment between the County and employees in bargaining unit S, for the period of September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2026. Pursuant to the MOU, the MOU thereafter expires.
The Parties have a mutual desire to extend the term of the current MOU through November 30, 2026, during which time the Parties will engage in good faith negotiations on a successor MOU. On August 11, 2026, as part of a Closed Session reportable action the Board of Supervisors approved and authorized the Human Resources Department to execute the Agreement with the Association for the MOU term extension, which is now presented to the Board for formal adoption.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT/COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The Human Resources Department conferred with CNA, Natividad Medical Center, and Health Department regarding this matter.
FINANCING:
As the side letter extends existing terms and conditions, no new costs are associated with the adoption of the Agreement.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS:
Approval of these side letters promotes the boards Dynamic and Organization and Employer of Choice strategic plan goal by enforcing our commitment to our workforce’s future.
Mark a check to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Plan Goals
__ Well-Being and Quality of Life
__ Sustainable Infrastructure for the Present and Future
__ Safe and Resilient Communities
__ Diverse and Thriving Economy
__ Dynamic Organization and Employer of Choice
If does not fall under any of the above Board of Supervisors Strategic Plan Goals (Other):
ü Administrative: The approval of these side letters by the Board of Supervisors will
support the agreement of Monterey County and the Unions.
Link to the Strategic Plan:
<https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/home/showdocument?id=139569>
Prepared by: Misty Garcia, Human Resources Program Manager, x3016
Approved by: Andreas Pyper, Director of Human Resources, x5034
Attachments:
Attachment A - California Nurses Association (Unit S) Agreement