SEIU Local 620 supervisory unit labor negotiations
Santa Barbara
Summary
The council gave direction to its negotiators ahead of talks with the city employees' union covering both supervisory and hourly units. The contracts that result will shape employee pay and benefits — and the city budget.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
The outcome of union negotiations will affect future payroll and benefit costs in the city budget; no figures were disclosed.
City employees in the two SEIU units, and ultimately residents who rely on city services.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Special City Council Meeting — September 15, 2026
The city's supervisory employees are negotiating a contract, with the union pushing for medical benefits equity with peer units. The union's executive director told the council the two sides are close and asked for a modest compromise to finish the deal.
Special City Council Meeting — August 11, 2026
The council gave direction to its negotiators ahead of talks with the city employees' union covering both supervisory and hourly units. The contracts that result will shape employee pay and benefits — and the city budget.
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