City Of Oak Harbor Public Works Employees Choose The Teamsters

33 Employees Of The City Of Oak Harbor Working In The Public Works Department Have Chosen Teamsters Local 231 For Strong Representation Press Contact Rich Ewing, (360) 303-4061 (Bellingham, WA)  On Wednesday February 1, 2012 the Public Employment Relations Committee (PERC) formally certified General Teamsters Local 231 (Local 231) as their representative for the purpose of collective bargaining with their employer.  PERC conducted a cross-check certification where it was shown that more than 70% of the eligible employees signed bargaining cards in support of Local 231. “We are very proud that the dedicated and hard working Public Works employees at the City of Oak Harbor have chosen The Teamsters to represent them in the collective bargaining process. We look forward to amicable and productive negotiations with the City as we move forward with the bargaining process,” said Leonard Kelley Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 231. The Public Works employees and their Teamster Representatives will now begin the process of negotiating a first contract with the City.