Union representatives tell Twin Rivers board negotiations have reached impasse, urge mediation

A representative speaking for Twin Rivers United told the Twin Rivers board during public comment that negotiations with the district have reached impasse after a series of bargaining sessions that began in February 2025.

The speaker said the union declared impasse on Oct. 27 and accused the district of offering no meaningful movement at the bargaining table. The representative provided comparative figures — saying the average teacher salary in Sacramento City is $109,000 while Twin Rivers averages $98,000 — and said Twin Rivers educators pay more for health care. They also complained about classroom caps for K–3 and alleged the district had used inaccurate data in prior presentations.

“Despite the hard work, dedication and commitment of our negotiations team… the district has not matched our energy or commitment,” the union speaker said, calling on the district to come to mediation with “real solutions” and to produce a contract that retains and recruits educators and prioritizes high-quality public education.

Trustees did not debate contract terms during the public comment period. Union negotiators and the district’s bargaining teams will proceed to mediation under state labor rules; public comments at the meeting urged trustees to ensure the district's negotiators participate in good faith.

The union’s remarks were followed by dozens of other public commenters on other agenda items later in the meeting.