SEIU Local 99 members at Compton Unified School District did it — together.

After standing strong, staying united, and fighting for fair pay, dignity, and respect on the job, members have officially ratified the 2024–2025 Reopener Tentative Agreement. This ratification is a direct result of the collective power and unity shown by members across the bargaining unit.

This agreement delivers real, meaningful gains — and proves once again that when we stand together, we win.

What Members Ratified

Through unity and determination, members secured improvements that impact wages, working conditions, and long-term stability, including:

Agreement Highlights 

Article XII- Wages: 

• Wage Increase – 3 percent ongoing raise Retroactive to July 1, 2024. All bargaining unit members employed during the 2024-2025 school year and still employed on the payment date will receive retro pay. 

Article III-Union Rights:  

• Increased our voices- Increased the bargaining team member size from 5 members to 8 members. 

Longevity Improvements 

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• 5 years as a Supervisor: stipend increased from $1000 to $1100 per year 

• 10 consecutive years: additional $500 per year 

• 15 consecutive years: additional $500 per year 

• 20 consecutive years: decrease from $550 to $500 per year 

• 25 consecutive years: decrease from $550 to $500 per year 

All stipends will be paid monthly.  

Differential Pay Protections 

 Protections to differential pay for evening or night shift workers. 

Assignment Bonuses 

Plant Managers 

Increase from 5% to 7.5 percent salary increase when assigned to multiple sites.

Student Nutrition Supervisors & Nutrition Cafeteria Supervisors (meal prep for more than one site) 

• Increase from 5% to 7.5 percent salary increase when assigned to multiple sites.

Uniforms, Safety Shoes, and Equipment 

Beginning July 1, 2025, or the first full month after ratification: 

Nutrition Service Supervisors 

• Improved uniform language for bargaining unit members required to wear a uniform. 

• Summer School Activities language improved to honor seniority. 

Health and Welfare Benefits 

District will maintain the same contribution levels for medical coverage.

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Wages

• 3% ongoing wage increase, retroactive to July 1, 2024

• Retro pay for all bargaining unit members employed during the 2024–2025 school year and still employed on the payment date

Union Rights

• Expanded bargaining team from 5 to 8 members, strengthening worker voice at the table

Longevity Improvements

• Increased stipends for supervisors at key milestones

• All longevity stipends paid monthly

Differential Pay Protections

• Protections for evening and night shift workers

Assignment Bonuses

• Plant Managers: increase from 5% to 7.5% when assigned to multiple sites

• Student Nutrition Supervisors and Nutrition Cafeteria Supervisors: increase from 5% to 7.5% when assigned to multiple sites

Uniforms, Safety Shoes, and Equipment

• Improved uniform language for required uniforms

• Improved summer school language honoring seniority

• Changes effective July 1, 2025, or the first full month after ratification

Health and Welfare

• District will maintain existing contribution levels for medical coverage

What Happens Next

With member ratification complete, the next step is School Board approval. The agreement will be presented to the Compton Unified School District Board of Trustees for ratification, expected at the upcoming board meeting in January. Once approved by the Board, the provisions of the agreement will officially take effect.

This victory belongs to every member who stayed engaged, voted, and stood united. It’s another reminder of what’s possible when workers come together and demand what we deserve.

✊ Unity delivered — and we’re just getting started.

For questions regarding the agreement, contact your organizer Fred Pascual at fpascual@seiu99.org or 213-801-5278.