The votes were 96.7% yes. City Council will now vote to accept the contract at two sessions, as is required by law. Chapter president Felipe Cuevas said, “This contract is a big win for our members, who have showed up and sacrificed for their community throughout the pandemic. To win this contract this early in the process is a testament to the hard work our members have done at the bargaining table, in their worksites, and in the community, helping elect pro-worker candidates to City Council.”

Questions? Join the Chapter Meeting next Wednesday, July 27: https://seiu1021.zoom.us/j/81335041463

Full Details on the New Contract Are Posted On Our Website:
seiu1021.org/city-oakland

TA Summary

• Term: 3 years; July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2025
• COLA: 14% over 3 years, as follows:
  • Year 1: 1st full pay period after July 1 (or Council adoption); 5%
  • Year 2:
    1st full pay period after July 1, 2023, 2.5%;
    ​1st full pay period after Jan 1, 2024, 2.5%
  • Year 3:
    1st full pay period after July 1, 2024, 2%;
    1st full pay period after March 1, 2025, 2%
• Equity Adjustments of 3% for 10+ classifications
• “Pandemic Service Stipend”: added vacation leave for all members — 5 days for fulltime workers, pro-rated for permanent part-time workers
• Improved dental benefits: annual cap on coverage raised to $2,000 and will now cover implants (effective 2023)
• $1.5 million dedicated to converting temporary, part-time workers to permanent positions, and a new Labor- Management Committee to recommend those positions
• Many other workplace improvements, including boot allowance, uniform allowance, and much-needed new washer and dryer units for Animal Control