Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Michelle Kuka, Interim Human Resources Director
Subject: Successor Agreement to the Memorandum of Understanding with the California Nurses Association
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution approving the Tentative Agreement establishing the terms and conditions of a successor agreement to the Memorandum of Understanding with the California Nurses Association for the term of December 28, 2025 through December 16, 2028.
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BACKGROUND:
The County's current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the California Nurses Association (CNA) expired on December 27, 2025. The County and CNA have met and conferred in good faith and have concluded negotiations for a new successor Memorandum of Understanding. Both parties have agreed to the terms as described in the Tentative Agreement. The CNA membership has ratified the County's offer set forth in the Tentative Agreement.
DISCUSSION:
This agreement covers all of the staff in classifications represented by CNA. The following is a high-level summary of the major changes but is not a substitute for the attached agreement and the detailed terms contained therein.
Term
December 28, 2025 through December 16, 2028, three years.
Salary Adjustment
Classifications in this bargaining unit will receive Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) increases as follows: 5% effective July 5, 2026, 5% effective December 20, 2026, and 4% effective December 19, 2027. The December 2027 COLA shall be increased by an additional 1%, for a total COLA adjustment of 5%, if legislation is signed to ensure that San Mateo County receives its full Vehicle License Fee Adjustment Amount under the Revenue and Taxation Code.
Medical Plan changes
The County will increase the County's contribution towards the Medical Plan premiums for the Aetna HMO plans by 5%, so the County's contribution will now be 90% and the employee's contribution will no...
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