Labor and Employee Relations

Deschutes County currently negotiates with six bargaining associations. Please click the Labor Contracts link for specific information on each bargaining and labor agreement. 

Labor and Employee Relations interpret contracts, rules and policies; participates in bargaining and negotiations; consults and coaches managers and supervisors; reviews discipline and grievance responses; responds to union requests; coordinates countywide committees including layoff and compensation reviews; review KSA’s; drug & alcohol policy administration; and manages unemployment claims.