As of Thursday, October 29, we have signed a Tentative Agreement with the City of Oakland! This strong contract helps members across the City. Details of this agreement are below, and will be updated in coming days. We’ll be scheduling a ratification vote soon, and details will be posted here when available. This deal is the direct result of our massive 95% YES vote to authorize a strike, and our Bargaining Team recommends a YES vote.

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Term: Three years, expiring June 30, 2029

Takeaways: NONE — NO new employee contributions to benefits or pensions

Wages and Other Economic Wins

Wages: 9% increases over three years

• January, 2027: 2.5%
• January, 2028: 2.5%
• January, 2029: 4%

Other Economic Wins

• New Total Compensation Study to determine which classifications are below the median
• Increased safety shoe voucher: Now $250, up from $200 
  • Select classifications will receive a second voucher every year
• Bigger uniform allowance for safety and inspector employees
• New uniforms for DOT Heavy Paving workers (equivalent to Keep Oakland Clean and Beautiful uniforms)
• NEW hourly premiums for DOT Heavy Pay Crew members involved with operating a self-propelled spreader box 
• Additional step for police communications dispatchers (effective January 2027, for those who have served three years at step 5)
• Compensatory leave cap up to 88 hours (from 72)

Safety and Working Conditions Wins

• Telecommuting: Extending current process and protection for telecommuting

• Sewer worker safety: Effective 2027 new decontamination facilities will be set up at 7101 Edgewater to protect sewer workers

• New safety committee for employees, with deadlines for City responses, in the Library, DOT, and the Fire Department

Other Wins

• Layoff protections: Broadening and extending rights to redeployment in case of layoffs to save jobs
• TPT conversions to permanent status: In July 2027, a new Joint Labor-Management Committee will create new permanent positions (with alternating locations and schedules) in the Library, Parks and Recreation, and Parks and Trees that will be open only to current TPTs
• New washing and drying units (and new decapitation tools) to be purchased for Animal Shelter
• New deadline and accountability for City to respond to Step 3 grievances
• New language reflecting state law protections for Reproductive Loss Leave, including ability to use all accrued leaves