NEW 3-YEAR MEA CONTRACT OVERWHELMINGLY RATIFIED BY MEMBERS!
Thank you to all the MEA members who took the time to vote on our new 3-year Tentative Agreement yesterday. We had a very strong turnout and the contract was overwhelmingly ratified by a vote of 1,727 in favor to only 39 opposed, which amounts to a 97.8% YES vote to support the recommendation of MEA’s Negotiating Team. The next step is […]
Read more >>CONTRACT RATIFICATION VOTE FOR MEA MEMBERS IS SET FOR WEDNESDAY MAY 6 – MAKE SURE YOUR VOICE IS HEARD!
As a follow up to MEA’s April 7 announcement of a Tentative Agreement for a new 3-year contract with the City, MEA members must vote to ratify the Tentative Agreement on Wednesday, May 6 at various voting locations. The City will provide one hour of paid release time to vote in person (you must inform/coordinate that time with your supervisor). The vote will be […]
Read more >>More Information and FAQs on New Retiree Health Benefit for Employees Hired after July 1, 2005
On April 7, MEA announced a Tentative Agreement (TA) with the City for a new three-year MOU. The TA includes a new Retiree Health benefit for MEA-represented employees hired on or after July 1, 2005 and who are still on the City’s payroll when the new MOU takes effect on July 1, 2026. The purpose of this E-blast is to […]
Read more >>Useful information about the upcoming City budget process
What will happen on April 15: The Mayor will release his Proposed Budget. This is followed by nearly two months of discussion, analysis, and amendments until the City Council approves the final budget in mid-June. There is the potential for material change during this time. What will NOT happen on April 15: Any final decisions. Please do not take what is presented on April 15 as […]
Read more >>“MEA NIGHT AT THE PADRES” TICKET REGISTRATION NOW OPEN – ONLINE ONLY
Summer is fast approaching which means it’s time to get out to the ballpark for “MEA Night at the Padres”! MEA has secured the rooftop of the Western Metal Supply Building, which can accommodate 500 members and guests with plenty of room to mingle and enjoy the beautiful view from the highest point of Petco Park. Each ticket also includes […]
Read more >>Additional Information and Frequently Asked Questions on Mandatory Furlough
Following up on yesterday’s E-blast announcing MEA’s Tentative Agreement on a new three-year labor contract, we received general questions from a significant number of members about the mandatory furlough provision of the contract. As a result, we thought it would be helpful to send detailed “FAQ” information to all members. If you have questions or need more information about anything […]
Read more >>BREAKING NEWS: MEA AND CITY REACH TENTATIVE AGREEMENT FOR NEW 3-YEAR LABOR CONTRACT
In a closed session meeting yesterday, the City Council approved Mayor Gloria’s recommendation to support a new 3-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with MEA effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029. Next will be a vote of MEA’s membership in an upcoming ratification process. As explained below, your elected Negotiating Team will recommend a YES vote to support this […]
Read more >>E&CP MEA Member Event
MEA MEMBER EVENT Lunch with MEA General Manager Michael Zucchet Come enjoy some pizza, and get the latest news on the City budget, contract negotiations and get your questions answered. Engineering and Capital Projects CMFE Division Conf CMFE I Paul Poscopo Room Tuesday, April 7th 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. RSVP to Cathleen Higgins, Chiggins@sdmea.org Event for MEA Members only […]
Read more >>Celebrating 100 Years of MEA: Women’s History Month
Dear MEA Member, This year, we are celebrating 100 years of MEA! Going through the archives tells the story of City employees dedicated to both their union and serving the residents of San Diego. It is inspiring to see how far we have come, together. This month, for Women’s History Month, it seems appropriate to share the remarkable story of […]
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