The delay comes after months of state workers picketing and labor unions negotiating.
More money may be staying in state workers' pockets, but not in the pockets of struggling downtown business owners.
"We are thriving off of them," said Cheryl Hernandez, co-owner of Bumble Bear Coffee. "That is 98% of our customers. These two-days-a-week people."
"If you love Sacramento, this is not a good thing," said Vignocchi. "It kind of shows who runs the government. Certainly not Newsom, not legislatures or those who said they want the workers back five years after they vacated."
"I think it's important for people to collaborate where people get the benefits, particularly young employees. mentorship and support," Newsom said during a press conference back in May.
"Even though it will impact my business, I will still be on the state workers' side," said Hernandez. "It does give the opportunity to do something outside of the box to attract people."
The California Department of Human Resources has reached a Side Letter with SEIU Local 1000 representing employees in bargaining units 1, 3, 4, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20, and 21. Upon approval by the Legislature and the Governor, the agreement's terms will be effective through June 30, 2027, unless modified between the parties through a successor memorandum of understanding or subsequent side letter. We are pleased to have reached an agreement with the leadership of SEIU Local 1000. Through collective bargaining, the parties' agreement achieves savings as proposed in the Governor's May Revision. Also, the parties mutually agreed to suspend the return to office requirements until July 1, 2026, as part of a comprehensive agreement that addresses many mutual priorities. Agreements reached and a summary of the agreements are posted on the CalHR website.
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