Tri-Counties
County of Ventura Bargaining Update #8 – October 24, 2025
We went to the bargaining table on October 22nd and 23rd. We received an update that the County Board voted to allocate $10M to defray Ventura County Medical premium increases, bringing the increases down to 12.5% as opposed to 27.5% We put pressure on the County, and it worked! However, … Read More
2025 County of Ventura ULP Strike Frequently Asked Questions
Why are we having a ULP strike? To protest the County’s Unfair Labor Practices (“ULP”). The County has repeatedly broken state labor laws! We need to send a strong message to the County that employees are not willing to put up with it anymore. The County needs to stop its … Read More
County of Ventura Bargaining Update #7 – October 17, 2025
We went to the bargaining table on October 15th and 16th and countered the County’s economic proposal with salary increase that will more than offset the health premium increases. The county slightly increased its salary proposal but we’re still far apart. The County offered: We also continued to call for … Read More
County of Ventura Bargaining Update #6 – October 10, 2025
We went to the bargaining table on Wednesday, October 8th and finally received a wage proposal from the County. The County’s first economic proposal was: · 2.5% salary increase year 1 · 2% salary increase year 2 · 2% salary increase year 3 At the same time, the County approved a 27.5% increase … Read More
Ventura County Rolling Rallies Schedule – 2025
This disrespect from the County at the table is unacceptable! We will be launching Rolling Rallies across the County to prove that we stand united and support our bargaining team. We’ll have the latest schedule here. Come out during your personal time like lunches and breaks. >>RSVP for a Rolling … Read More
County of Ventura Bargaining Update #5 – October 3 2025
We met with negotiators on Wednesday, October 1 and there was still no economic proposals from the County! The bargaining team let the County know that this was unacceptable and that we need an initial economic offer next week before we can make any more responses. At this session, we … Read More
County of Ventura Bargaining Update #4 – September 26 2025
We met with negotiators on Wednesday, September 24 and we still have not received an initial economic proposal from the county. We will continue to fight for a strong contract so that members can live where we work. We TA’d on three items – meal and rest breaks for hospital … Read More
City of Simi Valley Members Vote Yes on ULP Strike Authorization
After days of voting, the results are finally in! City of Simi Valley members overwhelmingly voted in favor of an Unfair Labor Practice strike with a resounding 99% voting YES. Dozens of City of Simi Valley members rallied at the Simi Valley City Hall, building picket signs then rallying and … Read More
County of Ventura Bargaining Update #3 – September 19
On the heels of our successful action at the Ventura County Board of Supervisors where more than 200 members showed up and presented over 2,100 Living Wage Petition signatures, we had some progress in bargaining. We had our third bargaining session on Wednesday, September 17th and here are some notes … Read More
