On Tuesday, the Oakland City Council approved new labor agreements with unions that represent several thousand city workers.
With minimal discussion, the council voted 7-0 to sign agreements with the Confidential Management Employees Association, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1245, the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers Local 21, and the Service Employees International Union Local 1021. Councilmember Ken Houston was excused from the meeting and didn’t vote.
The agreements cover July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026…