LACCD Labor Management Committee Report Back – May 29, 2026 

SEIU Local 99 members met with Los Angeles Community College District representatives on May 29 to continue pushing solutions to workplace issues raised by custodians across the district. Many of these concerns have been ongoing for months, and members are continuing to hold the district accountable for delivering real progress. 

The next Labor Management Committee meeting is June 26, 2026. 

Workplace Protection and Anti-Harassment MOU 

Members continue to report harassment, bullying, discrimination, and unfair treatment at worksites. Since last year, members have collectively demanded stronger workplace protections, clear investigation timelines, and mandatory training to prevent harassment and retaliation. 

SEIU Local 99 submitted a counterproposal for a Workplace Protection Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and continues to push for district-wide training and stronger accountability measures. 

The district stated it is still reviewing SEIU Local 99's proposal with Human Resources and is continuing discussions regarding mandatory training. 

Next Steps: 

SEIU Local 99 members are demanding a response and will continue escalating the issue if progress stalls. Members deserve safe workplaces free from harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. 

Longevity Payment Delay 

Members were scheduled to receive their negotiated longevity payment on May 28, but the payment was not issued as expected. 

The district stated it would investigate the delay and provide an update. 

Next Steps: 

SEIU Local 99 members gave the district five business days to resolve the issue. If members do not receive their payment by June 8, SEIU Local 99 will move forward with district-wide grievance on behalf of all affected members. 

Custodian Trainee Program 

Members requested clarification about the district's new Custodian Trainee position and whether it creates a pathway to permanent employment. 

The district explained that the program consists of 60 hours of on-the-job training at individual campuses. Trainees are paid during training but must successfully complete the program and apply separately for permanent Custodian positions. Trainees are not eligible for medical benefits until they secure a permanent position. 

While training opportunities can help fill vacancies, members continue to raise concerns about chronic understaffing and the need for more permanent custodial positions across the district. 

Ongoing Issues We Are Tracking 

Several concerns raised in previous meetings remain unresolved, including: 

• Workplace harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. 

• Mandatory workplace trainings for supervisors and employees. 

• Chronic understaffing and increased workloads. 

• Contracting out custodial work. 

• Delays in payroll and overtime processing. 

• Consistent enforcement of workplace policies across all campuses. 

Member Action Makes the Difference 

Every improvement members win comes from members speaking up, documenting workplace issues, and standing together. If you are experiencing harassment, retaliation, workload concerns, payroll issues, or staffing shortages, report them to your steward or contact the Member Resource Center at 213-637-0296 to continue building the pressure needed to win solutions.

If you're not yet a member, now is the time to join and be part of the next fight:
seiu99.org/join

Together, we will keep pushing forward.

Questions or concerns? Reach out to the member resource center at 213-637-0296 or submit an inquiry online at seiu99.org/inquire 

✊ When we fight, we win. Let's keep fighting — together!