Summary
The department is running about 16% vacancies — roughly 80 of 500 positions — and bargaining season has begun with the IAM unit. New state laws (AB 2561, AB 339) add reporting and notice requirements, and the cost of new labor contracts won't be known before the budget is finalized.
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Last discussed Mar 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Budget assumes a flat ~3% increase for unknown labor costs; actual contract costs won't be known until after the budget process.
Residents benefit when key field positions like water utility mechanics and gas construction workers stay filled.
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