Air Pollution Control Board Meeting - December 16, 2025

The County of Ventura Air Pollution Control Board held a meeting on December 16, 2025, primarily to discuss and adopt successor labor agreements with two employee unions: the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 721 and the Ventura Employees Association (VEA). Both agreements include multi-year terms through 2029 with annual salary increases of 3.5%, targeted market-based adjustments, and new provisions such as payment for dental and vision premiums and the addition of Cesar Chavez as a paid holiday. The SEIU agreement also incorporated provisions for student and extra help workers, ensuring compliance with labor regulations. The VEA agreement introduced temporary assignment pay and a joint labor-management conference process to foster collaboration. The board unanimously approved both agreements following public hearings and comments, with no opposition noted. These contract approvals will require updates to payroll systems and reflect a commitment to workforce stability and employee benefits enhancement.