Sunnyvale Employees Association

06/21/2026

Thank you to our bargaining team for securing our new contract!

06/17/2026

Hi everyone,

Per our bylaws, ratification voting must take place in person. We will hold two ratification meetings TODAY ONLY. You must attend one of these meetings to cast your vote.

In-Person Ratification Voting Meetings:
Today:

Council Chamber: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Bay Room: 5:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Please make every effort to attend one of the in-person ratification sessions and cast your vote.
Please note that only dues-paying members are eligible to vote.

If you are not currently a dues-paying member, you may complete a membership card online at https://ifpte21.org/join. Physical membership cards will also be available at the ratification meetings on Wednesday for those who wish to join and vote.
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Tentative Agreement Highlights

19% General Wage Increase Over Four Years
July 2026: 5%
July 2027: 4%
July 2028: 7% (offset by EPMC)
July 2029: 3%
Salary Study Reopener in the 4th year of the contract
Phased implementation of City-paid Deferred Compensation contributions to the 401(a) plan:
$50 per pay period July 2026
$75 per pay period July 2028
$100 per pay period 2029
10% Graveyard Shift Differential
Paid Family Leave through SDI

We look forward to discussing the agreement with you and answering any questions you may have.

Membership builds our collective power to win stronger pay, benefits, and public services. If you want to protect our rights and help expand them, you should join your union today. […]

06/08/2026

SEA Board Meeting

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Meeting starts at 5:15 p.m.

DM for Zoom link 💻

05/21/2026

Thank you to everyone who wore their blue shirts yesterday and came out for our group photo! 💙

If you would like an IFPTE shirt, please contact your shop steward. For members required to wear a City-issued uniform, IFPTE pins are available as an alternative. Please see Markus Bracamonte, Martin Schmidt, Nathan Tavakol, or Josh Cooper to pick one up.

SEA Bargaining Dates:

May 27
June 3
June 10
June 17
June 24

05/11/2026

Board meeting TONIGHT at 5:15 p.m.🧑‍💻

Email [email protected] for more information and the Zoom link. Must be a union member to join and a board member to participate in voting.

01/25/2024

Our Board at The Presidents Dinner, celebrating Edith’s 6 years of service as our President! Perks of being on the board!

08/20/2023

💥STRIKE AVERTED WITH HISTORIC CONTRACT💥

On the eve of a potential strike, the bargaining teams of IFPTE Local 21 + MEF-AFSCME 101 have both reached tentative agreements with the City of San Jose, including historic investments in recruiting and retaining staff.

Highlights of the tentative agreements include:
💰 Historic wage increases: 6% in year one, 5% in year two, and 3.5-4% in year three
🍼 An increase from 1 to 8 weeks of paid family leave
✅ Reinvestment in public services

“As an expecting mother, I can say that this agreement finally meets the standard for paid family leave in the region, and raises the bar for all working families here in San Jose,” said Sarah Abroff, Associate Transportation Specialist.

"Staffing up our departments means ensuring city employees can afford to live and work in the city they serve. This tentative agreement is a major step in that direction," said Michael Jun, Housing Development Officer.

We reached these wins by staying united and building a credible strike threat. Thousands of members marched, shared their stories, voted yes to strike, and more. We want to thank all of our community allies for helping us Staff Up San Jose!

✅ The bargaining teams of both unions endorsed the three-year tentative agreement and have called off the scheduled August 15-17 strike.

🗳️ There will be a full summary shared this week, and information about how to vote on whether or not to ratify it the TA.

08/10/2023

Even if you don’t live or work in San Jose, please consider contributing to the hardship fund to show that you stand by and support the City workers that provide services to San Jose residents everyday. I am a public servant in Sunnyvale, a resident in San Jose, and a labor leader in the South Bay. Join me in solidarity, and demand fair wages and a fair contract from our elected officials and City administrators. 💪🏽 ✊🏽

The hardship fund to support the striking San Jose city work… MEF-AFSCME Local 101 and IFPTE Local 21 needs your support for Striking San Jose City Workers Hardship Fund

02/17/2023

Kicking off our member highlight series is Shelsy Bass! “I think unions can support the fight to end racism and inequality because unions can mirror the environment that we would like to see. We work towards the common good.”