Frequently Asked Questions

8. How will the concerns of non-unionized employees be heard if court employees become employees of the state?

Nothing in AB 233 [Trial Court Funding Act of 1997] is intended to prejudge or compel a finding by the task force that court or county or state employment is preferred. The Task Force on Trial Court Employees will make recommendations to the Judicial Council on the appropriate status of trial court employees. AB 233[Trial Court Funding Act of 1997], AB 1438, and the new labor relations rules of court did not change the avenues available to non-union employees to have their issues addressed. In fact, Rule 2203 (a) protects the right of a court employee to appear on his or her behalf regarding employment relations with a court.

See Gov. Code, § 77605(c) and CRC [Cal. Rules of Court] rules 2201-2210.