Bargaining Sessions for 2024/25 Begin with CSEA Unit B

Each time we enter collective bargaining with the Classified School Employees Association (CSEA), both negotiation teams are required by the Educational Employment Relations Act (EERA) to present their initial proposals at a public Board of Education meeting. This process, known as “sunshining,” ensures that the public is reasonably informed about the issues being negotiated, as bargaining occurs outside of public view.

As part of this process, a reasonable period must be provided for public review and input before negotiations begin. Traditionally, we present the proposals at one Board meeting and allow for public comment at a subsequent meeting. Following public comment, the Board formally votes to accept the proposals.

On May 7, 2025, the Board acknowledged receipt of CSEA’s Unit B initial proposals and approved the District’s initial proposals, allowing negotiations to proceed.

Today, Thursday, May 22, the bargaining teams for the Long Beach Unified School District and CSEA Unit B officially began the 2024-2025 bargaining sessions. During this session, teams reviewed ground rules, shared initial proposals, and established timelines for future discussions.  

The District looks forward to working with CSEA Unit B to reach a successor agreement. Upcoming bargaining dates:

• May 30, 2025
• June 4, 2025

Please stay tuned for additional updates as negotiations progress.