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

Jul 14, 2025 - The agreement also specifies how much of the time may be worked remotely at a location other than the employee ’s worksite. In the case of DSH, the full two hours may be taken remotely if approved by the supervisor.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5064

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Units 10 (Professional Scientists) and 18 (Psychiatric Technician)

Sep 9, 2025 - The study found that the state’s total compensation earned by the two smaller occupations, chemists and epidemiologists, is above market levels by 15 percent and 23 percent, respectively. …But Largest Occupation Compensated Below Market.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5073

Labor Agreements to Achieve Budgetary Savings

Jul 11, 2025 - Labor Agreements to Achieve Budgetary Savings July 11, 2025 Labor Agreements to Achieve Budgetary Savings As we discussed in May , the administration proposed as part of the Governor’s May Revision that the Legislature (1) not fund scheduled pay increases to state employees established in ratified labor agreements and (2) authorize the Department of Finance to
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5063

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 8 (Firefighters)

Aug 19, 2025 - PLP 2025 =Personal Leave Program 2025; Local 1000 = Nine bargaining units represented by Service Employee International Union, Local 1000: Units 1, 3, 4, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20, and 21. 66-Hour Duty Week Reduction of Duty Week to 66 Hours Approved in 2024-25 Budget, Full Implementation Not Expected Before 2028-29.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5066

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 8 (Firefighters)

Aug 14, 2024 - The agreement specifies that qualified employees may receive multiple incentive payments established by the agreement so long as the cumulative value of the incentive payments does not exceed 15  percent of pay.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4919

MOU Analysis: Unit 10 (Professional Scientific)

Jan 30, 2023 - Because of this uncertainty, we recommend that the Legislature not act on any proposed MOU —including the Unit 10 agreement —until the May Revision. Deferring action on the Unit 10 agreement would allow the Legislature to ensure the agreement aligns with other agreements across the other 14 units.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4665

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Units 1, 3, 4, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20, and 21 (SEIU Local 1000)

Sep 7, 2023 - Beginning in 2024-25, the agreement specifies that the contributions would adjust to maintain the standard that the state and employee each pays one-half of the normal cost. Retention Payment for Food Service and Cook Classifications.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4799

Unit 8 (Firefighters) MOU Analysis

Aug 26, 2022 - LAO Recommendations Establish Policy to Not Consider Agreements Submitted to Legislature After May 15. With passage of the Ralph C. Dills Act in 1978, the Legislature created collective bargaining for state employees.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4621

Refocusing the Workers’ Compensation Subsequent Injury Program

Jul 10, 2025 - As shown in Figure  6 , the 2024 ‑25 tax is expected to generate $850  million, nearly double the amount necessary to replenish the fund in the prior year. …But Increase Only Reflects Processed Claims, Understating Full Costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5062

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 9 (Professional Engineers)

Jun 27, 2025 - The state caps the amount of vacation or annual leave that most state workers —including Unit 9 —may accumulate at 640 hours (80 days). Under state policy, employees continue to accrue leave even if their leave balances exceed the cap.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5061