AMEA Negotiations Update: Aug. 26, 2025

Dear AMEA member,

The AMEA negotiations team met with City representatives Wed., Aug. 20, 2025, for the third contract negotiations session for your next MOU.

The AMEA team consists of AMEA President Jonnae Barreras, First Vice President Jason Perez, Second Vice President Steve Goodwyn, Secretary Heather Madrick, and Treasurer Rich Sauceda. Additionally, OCEA staff members Veronica Rodarte, Michelle Rubio, and Alyse DeCavallas serve as part of the team.

At the last negotiations session, the City failed to respond to many of our proposals. City executives notified AMEA they intend to present our proposals to the City Council during its closed session tonight, Tues., Aug. 26. We anticipate the City Council will at that time provide direction to the City Negotiations team on the outstanding items.

The AMEA team is scheduled to meet again with the City Sept. 3 when we expect to receive a comprehensive response to our current proposals. The AMEA team is standing strong for wage improvements and rewarding the world-class public servants who serve the residents and guests of Anaheim!

If you have any questions about negotiations, you can contact a member of the AMEA Board.

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In Solidarity,

Team AMEA

Publication Date: August 26, 2025