MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 16 (Physicians, Dentists, and Podiatrists)

Jul 14, 2025 - If the proposed successor MOU is not ratified, the provisions of the expired MOU generally would remain in effect as is required by the Ralph C. Dills Act (Dills Act). This analysis of the proposed agreement fulfills our statutory requirement under Section 19829.5 of the Government Code.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5064

The 2025-26 Budget: Concession Bargaining

May 19, 2025 - Collective Bargaining Ralph C. Dills Act. Collective bargaining between the Governor and the state ’s rank-and-file employees (organized into 21 bargaining units) is governed by the Ralph C. Dills Act (Dills Act).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5047

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 7 (Protective Services and Public Safety)

Jun 24, 2016 - The Agent classification has three alternate pay ranges—A, B, and C—depending on an employee’s level of experience. The administration indicates that most affected employees currently are paid at the top step of Range C.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3486

The 2020-21 Budget: Staffing to Address New Independent Contractor Test

Feb 11, 2020 - The state recently enacted AB  5, which limits what types of work businesses can hire independent contractors to do. Specifically, the new law adopts the "ABC" test from a recent court ruling, which requires an employer to show that its contractors: (A) work independently, (B) do work that is different than what the business does, and (C) also work for other businesses or the public.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4151

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 9 (Professional Engineers)

Jun 27, 2025 - In the event that the proposed agreement is not ratified before June 30, 2025, the provisions of the current MOU generally would remain in effect as is required under the Ralph C. Dills Act . This analysis of the proposed agreement fulfills our statutory requirement under Section 19829.5 of the Government Code.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5061

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 7 (Public Safety)

Sep 7, 2023 - We do not know the cause of this variation; however, the trend could reflect shifts in the workforce over time that affect the average salary rather than a reflection of past pay increases not keeping pace with inflation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4802

The 2022-23 Budget: Analysis of the Care Economy Workforce Development Package

Mar 10, 2022 - UC Programs in Medical Education (PRIME) 12.9 c Provide training to promote diversity in the physician workforce and increase number of physicians in underserved areas of the state. a Proposition 56 Funds. b Combined General Fund and Mental Health Services Fund. c Ongoing funding. d Funding for 2022 ‑23.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4572

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 6 (Corrections)

Jun 23, 2025 - In the event that the proposed agreement is not ratified before July 2, 2025, the provisions of the current MOU generally would remain in effect as is required under the Ralph C. Dills Act . This analysis of the proposed agreement fulfills our statutory requirement under Section 19829.5 of the Government Code.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5058

Labor Agreements: Bargaining Units 1, 3, 4, 6, 9, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20, AND 21

Jun 25, 2020 - Instead, furloughs should be seen as a short-term solution until a longer-term solution c an be implemented. To that end, we recommend that the Legislature not approve more than two years of PLP or furloughs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4257

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 8 (Firefighters)

Aug 19, 2025 - We do not know how Unit 8 compensation currently compares with federal firefighters because it was not included in the compensation survey. Bargaining With Unit 8 Current MOU Scheduled to Expire June 30, 2026.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5066