Pleasanton introduces proposed three‑year MOU with city employees association

Pleasanton — City negotiators presented the first step in a two‑step process to adopt a three‑year successor memorandum of understanding with the Pleasanton City Employees Association (AFSCME Local 955).

City staff said the agreement, ratified by union membership on Nov. 20, would run through March 31, 2028, and include a 0% general salary increase in year one, followed by 3% increases in years two and three. The package also introduced a longevity pay benefit starting at 10 years of service (with a $1,000 annual payment in the second year rising to $1,100), modest increases to bilingual pay and boot allowances, and higher minima for certain callback and standby pay. The agreement adds a 2.5% certification pay for police dispatch intermediate and advanced certificates.

City negotiators said the city will amend the 2026 budget to reflect the anticipated salary adjustments and ancillary benefits. The council received public comment but did not vote; final approval was scheduled for the Dec. 16 meeting.

Quotes from the presentation included a statement from the city’s negotiator that the contract was the product of 11 bargaining meetings and was intended to address recruitment and retention in hard‑to‑fill classifications.

Next steps: The council accepted the daylighting of the agreement to solicit public comment; staff will return on Dec. 16 for final council action.