After months of negotiations, CAPE and the other unions in the Coalition of County Unions (CCU) have reached a tentative agreement on the Countywide Fringe Benefits contract.
The three-year agreement will run through June 30, 2028, and now heads to the Board of Supervisors for final approval, which we expect to be granted.
Key Highlights of our New Fringe Benefits Contract Agreement:
Increase in Choices County Contribution each year.
- 2026 - 8% increased contribution
- 2027 - 8% increased contribution
- 2028 - 8% increased contribution
Increased County Buydown of Medical Premium on all medical plans for two-party and family plans.
- 2026 - $2.3 million buydown
- 2027 - $2.3 million buydown
- 2028 - $2.3 million buydown
Maintain Retiree Medical Benefits
- Continuity on ongoing county retiree medical plan through life of agreement.
NEW 401K Benefit
- Beginning in January 2026, a new non-match 401K benefit for employees, in addition to the existing 457 Plan benefit.
Labor Management Committee on Potential Additional Health Plan.
- The County will engage CCU through committee on a potential additional union health plan from Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR).
Congratulations to the entire Fringe Benefits Contract Negotiations Team for their dedication and hard work in securing a strong agreement for County workers.
