Jackson County Sheriff’s Employees Association Affiliates with Teamsters Local 223
MEDFORD, Ore., Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Members of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Employees Association (JCSEA) have voted by an overwhelming 99 percent to join Teamsters Local 223.
“These workers serve Jackson County every day. They deserve fair pay, good benefits, and respect on the job,” said Austin DePaolo, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 223. “They made this choice together. Our job now is to stand with them, listen to their concerns, and turn that strong vote into action. We welcome JCSEA to Local 223 and look forward to the work ahead.”
JCSEA remains the workers’ bargaining representative but will now be affiliated with Local 223. The bargaining unit covers 130 regular full-time and part-time sheriff’s office employees, with exclusions for supervisors and certain other positions.
“Our members know what it takes to do this work, and we want a strong voice in the decisions that affect us,” said Steven Sagert II, President of JCSEA. “Joining Local 223 gives us more support and strength at the bargaining table. We are proud to take this step together.”
The affiliation brings sheriff’s office employees into a larger union of workers who serve communities across Oregon. Together, JCSEA and Local 223 will work to protect members’ rights and build on the gains they have made.
Since 1938, Teamsters Local 223 has proudly represented workers in Oregon and Washington. For more information, visit teamsters223.com.
Contact:
Maura Drumm, (215) 510-3735
mdrumm@teamster.org
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SOURCE Teamsters Local 223
