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Council approves three-year memorandum with city miscellaneous employees union
Summary
The council adopted Resolution 2026-06 to execute a memorandum of understanding with United Public Employees of California Local 792 for miscellaneous employees (Feb. 1, 2026–June 30, 2029) including a 3% COLA Feb. 1, 2026 and additional 3% increases July 2026–2028, equity adjustments for select classifications, added Cesar Chavez Day, and an estimated FY25–26 fiscal impact of $58,000.
The Yreka City Council voted Jan. 20 to approve a memorandum of understanding with United Public Employees of California Local 792 covering miscellaneous city employees through June 30, 2029.
Interim City Manager John Ellab summarized the principal terms: a 3% cost-of-living increase effective Feb. 1, 2026 and additional 3% increases for the fiscal years beginning July 2026, 2027 and 2028; equity adjustments for out-of-market classifications (maintenance and operations supervisor and mechanics); benefit parity with other units (city pays 85% of health-premium costs); a tool allowance and certification pay for mechanics; longevity pay up to 5% of base for long-tenured employees; and the addition of Cesar Chavez Day to the holiday schedule. Ellab said the estimated fiscal impact for FY25–26 is about $58,000.
Council Member Middleton noted some employees were unhappy with concessions but said negotiating is compromise. Council Member Davis moved and Council Member McCoy seconded the resolution and the roll call approved it.
The MOU becomes the city’s basis for budgeting compensation and benefits for the covered miscellaneous unit; staff said salary surveys and future benchmarking language are included to revisit market alignment.
