Dear AMEA member,
AMEA members have voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new two-year contract with the City of Anaheim. Nearly 500 members showed up to vote—a massive turnout that proves what we already knew: AMEA members are engaged, united, and ready to fight for what they deserve.
As a full-time employee, this contract delivers:
12% in wage increases over two years
- 9% general wage increase, retroactive to July 4, 2025
- 3% general wage increase effective July 1, 2026
A brand-new Longevity Pay program starting July 2026:
- 3% of base pay at 10 years of service
- 6% of base pay at 20 years of service
AMEA member longevity pay has never previously existed. We made it happen.
Additional wins across 20+ contract provisions
- Bereavement Leave: 3 days increased to 5 days
- One additional floating holiday
- Comp Time accrual increased to 120 hours
- City contribution to RHS increased by 1%
Click here to view the Tentative Agreement.
What’s Next
The ratified agreement will next go to the Anaheim City Council for final adoption.
This victory belongs to you. To the members who submitted a record number of proposals. To those who packed AMEA Board meetings month after month. To the nearly 40 members who showed up on a workday to speak directly to the City Council about vacancies, pay, and respect.
The City heard your strong and united voice. We now have a contract that reflects it.
In Solidarity,
AMEA
