Your UPE Court Professional Bargaining Team held its second negotiations session with the Court on July 13, 2026. UPE passed three proposals, all related to providing more time off for our members. The Court provided UPE with two proposals that seek to further clarify the existing language in the contract. The Court also countered UPE’s proposal to expand bereavement leave. The Court will be providing UPE with a presentation on its Budget for 2026/2027 on July 14, 2026. UPE will be...

On June 23, 2026, your Sutter governing board met with the Court to continue discussing the vacant court services technician position and the associated interpreter coordination duties. We initially proposed adding an incentive for those in the court clerk classification performing the duties, in lieu of filling the position, as it has long been vacant. However, we have agreed on using that position’s funding along with the Court’s budget allocation to create another court clerk position, in...

On June 2, 2026, your UPE bargaining team met with Labor Relations and members of management to discuss the implementation of a new time clocking and scheduling system. The purpose of these meetings is to identify any potential impacts on “terms and conditions of employment” for our members at the Treatment Center. During the discussion, one potential concern was identified regarding clocking in and out for breaks and meal periods. This issue relates to SB 1334, which is intended to ensure...