"Salary increases, better health care benefits, and a concerted effort to improve working conditions were among several conditions promised to about 3,000 district employees represented by two unions United Teachers of Richmond and Teamsters Local 856. The agreement with United Teachers of Richmond was ratified by members during a weekend of voting. Union President Francisco Ortiz said 86% of members participated in the vote, with more than 92% of votes cast in support of the contract."
"Teamsters Local 856 members will continue voting on their agreement through Wednesday, Cotton said. We deeply appreciate our teachers, our classified staff, our bargaining teams, and our Board of Education for their hard work and support in finding a successful resolution, Cotton said. We are committed to keeping our community informed as this work continues and as we move forward together."
"The timeline for a contract approval has sparked concerns for union members who previously thought trustees would vote during their meeting Wednesday. The agreements weren't included on this week's agenda and the next meeting is scheduled for Jan. 14, 2026. Fueling concerns is an uncertainty for how the district will handle docking pay for the days union members were on strike, Ortiz said."
About 3,000 district education and support staff represented by United Teachers of Richmond and Teamsters Local 856 secured a tentative agreement after a multi-day strike in early December. The contract includes salary increases, improved health care benefits, and measures to improve working conditions. United Teachers of Richmond members ratified their agreement with more than 92% approval on 86% turnout. The district must submit drafted agreements to the Contra Costa County Office of Education for review before trustees can vote. Teamsters members continue voting through Wednesday. The agreements were omitted from the current meeting agenda; the next board meeting is Jan. 14, 2026. Union leaders remain uncertain about whether strike days will be docked from member pay.
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