Bargaining Units/Salary Schedules and Employee Classifications at Trinity County Office of Education
A 'bargaining unit' refers to a group of employees represented by a labor union, sharing common employment interests and engaging in negotiations with their employer to establish employment terms and conditions. In California's educational institutions, such as schools and colleges, there are typically two primary categories of employees: classified and certificated. Classified employees encompass a wide variety of non-teaching roles, including administrative assistants, custodians, bus drivers, and clerical staff. They are vital to the efficient functioning of educational institutions. On the other hand, certificated employees are primarily educators who hold teaching credentials, including teachers, counselors, and librarians. In California, a position is considered 'certificated' if it necessitates a credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC); otherwise, it falls within the classified service. Although both groups are integral to the educational system, they may differ in job requirements, responsibilities, and qualifications, leading to distinct bargaining units and labor representation for each.
