We are pleased to announce that during today’s (June 17, 2025) negotiations session, the District and SSA IFPTE Local 21 reached a Tentative Agreement on the 2025–2028 collective bargaining agreement.

The agreement reflects a collaborative effort and a shared commitment to addressing the interests of both parties.

The following articles are included in the Tentative Agreement:

• Article 3: Salary

• Article 3303: Vacation

• Article 3307.02: Extra Pay for Extra Work

• Article 4001: Vacancy Notice

• Article 5: Benefits

• Article 5008.01: Employee Personal Property – General Provisions

• Article 5008.03: Employee Personal Property – Time Limits and Substantiation

• Article 5100: Vacation Entitlement

• Article 5103: Vacation Accumulation

• Article 5.5: Unpaid Leave

• Article 10: Entire Agreement

This Tentative Agreement is subject to ratification by the SSA IFPTE Local 21 membership and approval by the West Contra Costa Unified School District Governing Board.

Negotiation Update, 6/3/25

SSA

The District and SSA have held six negotiation sessions to date. Tentative Agreements have been reached on the following eight articles. The next negotiation session is scheduled for June 17, 2025.

• Article 3: Salary

• Article 3303 Vacation 
• Article 4001 Vacancy Notice
• Article 5008.01 Employee Personal Property: General Provisions
• Article 5008.03 Employee Personal Property: Time Limits and Substantiation
• Article 5100 Vacation Entitlement
• Article 5103 Vacation Accumulation
• Article 10: Entire Agreement
   

Teamsters

The District and Teamsters have held five negotiation sessions to date. The next negotiations session is scheduled for June 26, 2025. Tentative Agreements have been reached on the following four articles. Article 14, Section 9: Heat Illness Prevention Plan

• Article 14, Section 10: Protective Personal Equipment
• Article 14, Section 11: Maintenance After-School Hours
• Article 15, Section 1: Cash in Lieu
   

UTR

The District and UTR have held seven negotiation sessions to date. Tentative Agreements have not been reached on any of the proposed articles. Negotiations will resume in August.

Dear WCCUSD Community,

We are currently in discussions with our unions regarding labor contract renewals for all staff in our district.  As we continue negotiations with our labor leaders, we want to reassure our community that the West Contra Costa Unified School District remains committed to a respectful, transparent, and student-centered process. We understand the concerns circulating in the community and want to express our commitment to finding a holistic solution to support students' scholastic success. 

We deeply value our educators and agree: they work hard and deserve to be fairly compensated. Our challenge is not about disagreement, but about how we responsibly meet this need while ensuring our district remains fiscally sound.

Since February 6, 2025, we have held five negotiation sessions with our teachers' union and submitted four counterproposals. On Wednesday, May 1, 2025, in our most recent meeting with the labor leaders, we acknowledged that our proposals related to budgeting are still in progress. Several essential steps must be completed before sharing a budget-based proposal, and we are diligently working to ensure that the district presents the most effective proposal to facilitate a successful resolution.  We are preparing to present additional district proposals at our next meeting on May 20.

At the center of every decision we make are the students we serve. Our responsibility is to ensure students have access to a stable, high-quality public education. That means making difficult choices, having hard conversations, and showing up to solve problems with integrity.

We are committed to engaging in good faith discussions and are dedicated to finding a path forward that upholds our promise to students, respects our workforce, and protects the future of our schools.

Thank you for your continued support as we work toward a solution together.

Sincerely,

Kim Moses, Ed.D

Interim Superintendent

West Contra Costa Unified School District

WCCUSD is pleased to announce that a settlement has been reached with United Teachers of Richmond (UTR) regarding salary and benefits reopener Articles for the 2024-2025 school year. The parties had previously agreed to a three (3) year contract in effect from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025. This agreement represents a compromise and understanding of our current financial situation.

The District and IFPTE Local 21/SSA, realizing the current financial situation, are pleased to announce an agreement to extend in full force and effect all terms and conditions of the current labor agreement for the period of July 1, 2024 to July 30, 2025. The parties agreed to review the possibility of an additional one (1) extension if mutually agreed upon.

The District and WCCAA are pleased to announce that a tentative agreement (TA) has been reached for the successor agreement. The Interest Based Approach in negotiations allowed the parties to ensure that interests on both sides were addressed. WCCAA is scheduling a ratification vote shortly and details of the agreement will be forthcoming.

2024 Teamsters Local Union No. 856 and WCCUSD Sunshining of Successor Bargaining Contract

1. Board Précis
2. WCCUSD Teamsters sunshine proposals
3. Teamsters Sunshine