10-02-2022, 04:16 PM
Well that’s done…
Quote: [b]CITY OF SANTA CRUZ REACHES AGREEMENT WITH LABOR UNION; STRIKE AVERTED[/b]
[b]Santa Cruz (October 2, 2022) -[/b] The City of Santa Cruz announced today that it has reached agreement with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 521, and that the strike planned for October 3 is cancelled.The City and SEIU reached an agreement that provides 12% in on-going compensation increases over the next three years, and a one-time payment of $1,100. The agreement also helps to ensure all SEIU employees earn a living wage. The City reached similar agreements for 12% increases over three years with four other City employee groups, which were approved by the City Council last week.The City and SEIU have been in negotiations since early this year. “We are pleased to be able to structure a compensation package that better meets our employee’s short-term needs, while also being respectful of the City’s long-term financial picture,” said City Manager Matt Huffaker.A labor strike planned to begin at 7:00am Monday, October 3, has been called off. City operations will be delivered as normal Monday morning
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