Protecting the Collective Bargaining Process

The right to join a union and collectively bargain are fundamental democratic rights and our members deserve the same right to discuss workplace issues with their employer that most private sector employees have. Bargaining brings consistency to personnel matters and provides fairness through mutually agreed upon contractual rights and obligations. AFSCME is proud of its history of working in partnership with public employers in California to improve the quality of life for our members.

AFSCME started the year strong by successfully championing the enactment of SB 28, introduced by Senator Richard Pan, which ratifies AFSCME members’ collective bargaining agreement. This was the first AFSCME sponsored bill to have been signed into law, and includes the provisions of the memorandums of understanding entered into by the state and AFSCME Local 2620, State Bargaining Unit 19. These bills put into effect the agreements on wages, hours and benefits reflective of the hard work of the bargaining unit representing the best interests’ of our health and social service professionals in the interest of better healthcare for all.