The SPOA negotiates as the official representative in matters pertaining to wages, benefits and working conditions.
Formally negotiates wages, benefits and work conditions with the City of Sacramento and SPD management. (ACTIVE & ASSOCIATE)
Response to MOU violations by investigating, researching, and filing grievances. (ACTIVE & RESERVE)
Conducts “Meet and confer” meetings with the City of Sacramento and SPD management. (ACTIVE & RESERVE)
Considers mediation and binding arbitration on serious disputes following impasse. (ACTIVE & RESERVE)
Conducts ongoing research for use in negotiations and labor / management discussions. (ALL)
Lobbies at the federal, state, and local levels on issues that affect social security, retirement plans, and other benefits. (ALL)
Pursues opportunities that affect wages, benefits and working conditions outside the MOU. (ACTIVE & RESERVE)Provides current MOU “contract” to its members. (ACTIVE & RESERVE)