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 […]
Read more >>VOTING ON PROPOSED SCHEDULE CHANGE
Good morning, Last year a vote went out to determine whether Police Dispatch Supervisors wanted to bid for their shifts for the entire year which resulted in a majority YES vote. Due to multiple circumstances, that year-long shift bid did not occur. As there has been quite some time since the last vote and a renewed request to move forward, […]
Read more >>OBBA: What ‘No Tax on Overtime’ Means and How City Will Implement the New Law
As you may know, the commonly-known “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” signed into law on July 4, 2025, includes a new provision entitled “No Tax on Overtime.” The City will soon be sending a communication to explain how the City will be implementing it. First, to be clear, although this provision of the new law is entitled “No Tax on […]
Read more >>Good News! MEA-negotiated Special Salary Adjustments hit paychecks this week
We are happy to remind you that effective January 1, your classification received a 5% SSA, and the full increase will be seen in this week’s paycheck. Nearly three years ago, MEA members ratified the current MOU which includes both general and special salary increases (SSAs). Over the three years, your job classification has received 21% in General Salary Increases […]
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