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Solano County Workers Complete Two-Day Strike as Contract Talks Stall

Unions argue chronic vacancies require higher pay and benefits to stabilize services.

Overview

  • Four unions representing much of the county workforce—SEIU Local 1021, IFPTE Local 21, IUOE Local 39 and UAPD—coordinated the Jan. 13–14 walkout.
  • Roughly 2,000 employees took part, with picket lines at multiple worksites and noon rallies at the Fairfield County Administration Building.
  • Union coalitions maintain unfair labor practice claims filed Dec. 31, saying the county has not bargained in good faith.
  • County officials cite budget pressures and say their offer exceeds $90 million in salary increases, higher insurance contributions and added benefits.
  • Solano implemented contingency plans to keep urgent services operating as some appointments were delayed and several library branches and open space areas closed.