Labor Negotiations with County Employee Unions
Mendocino County
Summary
Nearly 20 employees and union reps pleaded for a 3% cost-of-living adjustment, saying county workers qualify for food assistance, can't afford local housing, and that the county's 1% offer and cut to longevity pay would drive staff away.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
A 3% COLA placeholder could cost millions annually; the county says it can't afford it, the union says the $30 million uncollected property tax says otherwise.
Fair wages would stabilize staffing for everyone who relies on county services.
Employees report commuting from Lake County, using expired medication, and living paycheck to paycheck.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Board of Supervisors — October 6, 2026
A new three-year contract with county management staff was adopted after public comment from two speakers.
Board of Supervisors — September 2, 2026
The county is negotiating contracts with eight employee groups, from SEIU office workers to deputy sheriffs. The outcomes will shape wages, benefits and staffing for county services.
Board of Supervisors — July 7, 2026
Union representatives and county employees packed public expression to press for better wages, warning that staff can't afford to live locally, positions go unfilled, and morale is suffering during contract negotiations.
Board of Supervisors — June 23, 2026
SEIU 1021 members and Teamsters representatives blasted the county's 1% raise offer, citing $30.6 million in uncollected property taxes and the board's 16% self-raise. Contract bargaining deadlines are days away.
Board of Supervisors — June 2, 2026
Nearly 20 employees and union reps pleaded for a 3% cost-of-living adjustment, saying county workers qualify for food assistance, can't afford local housing, and that the county's 1% offer and cut to longevity pay would drive staff away.
Board of Supervisors — May 5, 2026
A county library worker told the board the MIT living wage for Mendocino County is now $26 an hour for a single adult — more than many county employees make even after five years. She asked the board to consider this as union contract negotiations continue.
Board of Supervisors — February 4, 2026
The county is negotiating contracts with most of its workforce, from SEIU members to deputy sheriffs. The outcomes will shape pay, benefits, and staffing for county services residents rely on.
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