Board Approves Three-Year Contract with Final AFSCME Unit

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors at today’s meeting approved a new three-year agreement with the Human Services Unit represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 829.

Highly Contagious Poultry Disease Confirmed in San Mateo County

A rooster brought into a veterinary clinic in Redwood City tested positive for Virulent Newcastle disease, the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Animal health Division confirmed Thursday, March 14, 2019.

County Honored for Emancipated Foster Youth Employment Program

The County of San Mateo’s innovative employment program for emancipated foster youth which pairs them with coaches in a County department is being honored with a 2019 Agency Award for Excellence from a statewide human resources organization.

County of San Mateo Resumes Services After Two-Day Labor Strike

The County of San Mateo resumed full services this morning after conclusion of a two-day labor strike by the Human Services Unit represented by the American Federation of State, county and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 829.

County Will Maintain Essential Services During Potential Two-Day Labor Strike

The County of San Mateo is preparing for a labor strike on Tuesday, March 5 and Wednesday, March 6, 2019 by employees in the Human Services Unit represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 829.

Board of Supervisors Approves Three-Year Contract with AFSCME

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors today approved a new three-year agreement with 10 of 11 representation units of employees represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 829.

County of San Mateo to Require Safe Firearms Storage at Home

Firearms owners in unincorporated San Mateo County who store their weapons at home must keep the weapon in a locked container or disabled with a trigger lock under new safety requirements adopted today by the Board of Supervisors.

Language Access Services Available at San Mateo County

With support from the Board of Supervisors, all County staff now have access to interpretation services for over 200 unique languages. Residents can visit any County department and be helped with the language of their choice. Look for a language idenitification card or ask for interpretation services. The new service is easy, quick and efficient! 

County of San Mateo Reaches Tentative Agreement with AFSCME

Joint Statement from the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 829 and the County of San Mateo: AFSCME and the County are pleased to announce that they reached a tentative agreement over a successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) over the weekend. AFSCME has announced that the labor strike previously scheduled for February 13 and 14, 2019, will not occur. For future updates, please visit https://news.smcgov.org  

San Mateo County Board of Supervisors to Hold Study Session on Tasers

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors will hold a special evening study session next Monday to learn more about the electronic control devices commonly known by the brand name Taser, including how they work, when they are utilized by law enforcement and the County’s current policy governing their use.

County Prepares to Maintain Essential Services During Potential Labor Strike

The County of San Mateo is preparing for employees represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 829 to strike on Feb. 13 and 14, 2019.