Dear AMEA member,
The Anaheim City Council approved your new two-year contract on Tuesday, Feb. 24. The MOU you ratified in January is now in effect.
Your 9% wage increase is included in the pay period beginning Feb. 27 and will be reflected on your March 20 paycheck. We are working with the City on a timeline for retroactive pay back to July 4, 2025, and will update you as soon as details are confirmed.
As a reminder, here is what your 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 improvements 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%
This contract happened because of you. Nearly 500 members showed up to vote. Close to 40 members spoke directly to the City Council on a workday about vacancies, pay, and respect. Members packed AMEA Board meetings month after month and submitted a record number of proposals.
The City heard your strong and united voice. We now have a contract that reflects it.
In Solidarity,
Your AMEA Negotiations Team
