Council Gives Closed-Door Direction on Union Retirement Dispute
City Council • San RamonSeptember 8, 2026
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San Ramon's City Council convened a brief special meeting to tackle a behind-the-scenes labor dispute with real budget implications: a retirement contribution grievance brought by two employee unions. The Council gave direction to negotiators in closed session but had nothing to publicly report, leaving the outcome — and its potential ripple effects across city payroll — still under wraps.
- Council directs labor negotiators on SEIU and POA retirement contribution grievance in closed session; no public details disclosed
- Vice Mayor Rubio recuses herself from the item, citing appearance of conflict previously announced in August
- City Attorney clarifies that the two union negotiations are entirely separate with no commingling of funds
- Any settlement will also apply to unrepresented city employees, broadening the fiscal stakes beyond the two bargaining units
The basics: The San Ramon City Council held a special meeting Sept. 8 for a single closed session item under Government Code 54957.6 — a provision allowing governing bodies to meet privately with labor negotiators. At issue: a grievance filed jointly by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and the Police Officers Association (POA) over retirement contributions. The city's negotiating team includes Megan O'Donohue, Stephen Spadowski and Martin License.
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