Social Workers - Chief Executive Office - Los Angeles County

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State and Federal funds for displaced workers affected by layoffs and to partner with Local
721 for the joint solicitation of funds as appropriate.
Further, the County agrees to work with Local 721 to seek State and Federal funding for
workforce training and career skills enhancement for SEIU Local 721 members. The State
and Federal funding received, as approved by the CEO, shall be in addition to the $1.5
million allocated in Section 1.
Section 3.
The Parties agree to create a Joint Labor Management Committee (JLMC), composed of
eight (8) members selected by management and eight (8) members selected by Local 721.
The JLMC shall operate as a partnership with shared decision-making about participation,
selection, development, implementation and evaluation of proposed Training Fund
programs commensurate with a Training Implementation Plan (TIP) for each course that
shall be submitted to the CEO or designee for approval.
Section 4.
All County paid release time for employees attending training shall be defined by the TIP
and subject to approval by the CEO. Participates who successfully complete the training
may request a lateral transfer across departments to positions for which they have
completed training or are otherwise eligible consistent with County policies. Department of
Human Resources will provide appropriate County departments a list of employees who
successfully complete each training program for placement consideration.