HBMEO Negotiations Update: Sept. 26, 2024

Dear HBMEO member,

As you may know, OCEA initiated negotiations with the City of Huntington Beach on July 15, 2024. We submitted our first proposal to the City on Aug. 28, 2024. Based on the City’s representations, we anticipated a follow-up meeting and counterproposal on Sept. 18, 2024. However, City representatives have cancelled two scheduled meetings in a row (Sept. 18, 2024 and Sept. 26, 2024), because they are not yet ready to counter as they have not finished costing our proposal. 

Once the City completes costing, we will be able to engage in these negotiations in a productive and timely manner. The City has estimated being able to proceed on Oct. 2, 2024. Our goal, as in all negotiations, is to achieve meaningful wage increases and benefit enhancements before the expiration of your contract.

Please stay tuned for more updates.

In Solidarity,

OCEA

Publication Date: September 26, 2024