The Human Resources Labor Relations Division negotiates and implements the City’s agreements with unions, presents the City Council with comprehensive bargaining strategy for all open Memoranda of Understanding (MOU), negotiates successor Memoranda of Understanding within parameters established by Council, is responsible for consulting and resolving grievances arising from negotiations, and maintains effective employer-employee relations in the most cost-effective and timely manner.
Employee-Employer Labor Relations – Resolution No 555
The City’s memorandum of understanding with each bargaining unit and salary resolutions are listed below.
Bargaining Units
Memoranda of Understanding
| Group | Documents | Current Term |
|---|---|---|
| American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Local 858 | AFSCME MOU | 7/1/22 – 6/30/26 |
| International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 18 | IBEW MOU , IBEW Side Letter, IBEW Side Letter May 2024, IBEW Side Letter March 2025 | 7/1/22 – 6/30/26 |
| International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 501 | IUOE MOU | 1/1/23 – 6/30/27 |
| Laborers’ International Union of North America, Local 777 | LIUNA MOU, LIUNA Side Letter, LIUNA Side Letter June 2023 | 7/1/22 – 6/30/26 |
| Pasadena Fire Fighters Association, Local 809 | PFFA MOU, PFFA Side Letter December 2024 | 1/1/23 – 12/31/26 |
| Pasadena Firefighters Management Association | PFMA MOU | 1/1/23 – 12/31/26 |
| Pasadena Management Association | PMA MOU | 7/1/23 – 6/30/27 |
| Pasadena Police Lieutenants Association | PPLA MOU | 7/1/24 – 6/30/28 |
| Pasadena Police Officers Association | PPOA MOU, PPOA Agreement 2020 | 7/1/26 – 6/30/29 |
| Pasadena Police Supervisors Association | PPSA MOU | 1/29/24 – 6/30/28 |
| Service Employees International Union, Local 721 | SEIU MOU | 7/1/23 – 6/30/27 |
Salary Resolutions
Executive Management
Non-Rep Management Salary Resolution
Non-Rep Non-Management Salary Resolution
Employment Contracts - Council Appointees
City Attorney/City Prosecutor
- City Attorney - Employment Contract #24167 - 11-18-2024
- City Attorney - Employment Contract #24167-1 - Amendment #1 - 12-15-2025
City Clerk
- City Clerk - Employment Contract #24166 - 11-25-2024
- City Clerk - Employment Contract #24166-1 - Amendment#1 - 12-15-2025
City Manager
Salary Schedules
City of Pasadena
- City of Pasadena-Citywide Salary Schedule (Current) | Rev. 8/10/2026
- City of Pasadena-Citywide Salary Schedule (CY 2025) | Council Approved: 4/6/2026
- City of Pasadena-Citywide Salary Schedule (CY 2024) | Council Approved: 4/6/2026
- City of Pasadena-Citywide Salary Schedule (CY 2023) | Council Approved: 4/6/2026
- City of Pasadena-Citywide Salary Schedule (CY 2022) | Council Approved: 4/6/2026
- City of Pasadena-Citywide Salary Schedule (CY 2021) | Council Approved: 4/6/2026
Pasadena Center Operating Company
Rose Bowl Operating Company
Employees of the Pasadena Center Operating Company and Rose Bowl Operating Company are not City of Pasadena employees and are not eligible for retirement or other benefits provided by the City of Pasadena.