County of San Luis Obsipo reaches labor deal with largest employee union

SAN LUIS OBSIPO, Calif. - The County of San Luis Obsispo reached a a three-year agreement with the County’s largest employee union, San Luis Obispo County Employees’ Association (SLOCEA) on Tuesday, according to the county.

It includes wage increases over the next three years, a $500 payment this year to offset pension and health care costs, a cap on employees’ share of pension increases and a change to call-back pay for employees who work remotely between 10 p.m. and 6:59 a.m.

The cost to the County will be more than $12 million. It will be funded through a combination of departmental savings, General Fund contingencies, and reserves.