Wages
This was the first Across-the-Board wage increase effective March 15, 2026.
What is 6.5%?
This annual tuition reimbursement grows from $3,000 to this amount by 2029.
What is $5,000?
Members receive this total wage increase over the 4 years of the agreement.
What is 21.5%?
Retiree Medical HRA funding increases to this amount per year of service.
What is $2,500 per Year of Service?
This is the third Across-the-Board wage increase effective August 2027.
What is 3%?
The hearing aid benefit increases to this amount per device, per ear.
What is $1,000?
This region receives three additional equity adjustments totaling 3.75% over three years.
What is Kern County?
If the financial gate isn’t met, this is the maximum Performance Sharing Program payment.
What is $1,400?
Effective October 2029 the first negotiated increase from the next contract will be retroactive for
What is six (6) months?
This benefit now allows a beneficiary to receive pension-related funds if a member dies before collecting their pension.
What is the Qualified Dependent Death Benefit?