City employee strike in Fresno is over, says Mayor Dyer
Dec 18, 2024
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - Striking city employees and the City of Fresno have reached a tentative agreement following a strike that could have had an impact citywide.
On Tuesday, members and advocates of the City of Fresno Professional Employees Association (CFPEA) took to Fresno City Hall going on strike to campaign for better wages, among several other conditions.
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Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer addressed the strike that same day saying that negotiations were in the works, however, a "reasonable" offer had to be made.
In a press conference at Fresno City Hall on Wednesday, Mayor Jerry Dyer and members of the CFPEA collectively announced that they had called off the strike.
"We had a very good dialogue, open dialogue. We were able to clarify or clear up any misunderstandings or miscommunications that may have occurred in the past during the bargaining sessions really on both sides of the table," Mayor Dyer said.
Dyer revealed that on Tuesday evening, he met with CFPEA officials and narrowed down the 13 outstanding issues to prioritize the top five.
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"We were able to come to an agreement on each of the identified issues - and what's most exciting is we were able to do that within the authorized dollar amount set forth by the council," Dyer said.
Mayor Dyer says the contract will be brought to the council on Jan. 9 for approval, if ratified by the CFPEA.
"I feel confident though with what we came up with [Tuesday night] will meet [members'] needs for the time being so that we will be able to move forward," said CFPEA Union President Jesse Gonzalez.
Details surrounding the tentative agreement have not yet been released.