Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: HR - Human Resources

Directors' Update: TBD

Business Meeting: May 12, 2026

Summary:

Approve a collective bargaining agreement (Appendix 103) for Teamsters Local #252, representing Lewis County Supervisors, for January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028

Publications:

Cover Letter To:

Additional Copies To: Michelle Sabin, Michelle Sauter, Vanessa Ruelas, Becky Butler, Grace Jimenez, Graham Gowing, Rudy Rodriguez, Angie Hodge, Geoff Soderquist, Gabe Anzelini, Meja Handlen, Rachel Lester, Mindy Brooks, Jeff Hursh

Resolution

WHEREAS, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners has reviewed a proposed collective bargaining agreement between Lewis County and Teamsters Local #252, representing Lewis County Supervisors bargaining unit; and

WHEREAS, the agreement establishes wages, hours and working conditions for the period of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028, and it appears to be in the best interest of Lewis County and its employees to authorize its execution; and

WHEREAS, the last bargaining session with the supervisors occurred on February 12, 2026, but as a result of good-faith bargaining, the Supervisors bargaining unit voted to accept the County's February 12, 2026, offer on April 30, 2026; and

WHEREAS, health and welfare benefits and targeted grade increases as outlined in the agreement shall be retroactive to January 1, 2026.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners hereby approves the collective bargaining agreement Appendix 103, attached hereto as Exhibit A, with Teamsters Local #252, representing the Supervisors bargaining unit, effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 12th day of May, 2026.