All are members of Locals 1563 (El Monte), 1564 (Los Angeles), 1565 (West Hollywood), 1607 (Los Angeles) and 1608 (Chatsworth).

The agreement is subject to approval by the agency’s board of directors, which will vote on the proposal at its meeting in October.

If approved by the board, the contract will run retroactive to July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010.

“On behalf of the general committee, I want to express our appreciation to the membership for the confidence you have demonstrated in your negotiation team,” General Chairperson James A. William said.

“It is no secret that the political and economic conditions could not be worse, but we were able to preserve all of your pay guarantees and the protective language in the contract, and maintain the current level of benefits in our health plan.

“This is a great victory for the members of this union and your support is what made it possible,” Williams said.

Williams praised the hard work and solidarity shown by the members of the negotiating committee: Vice General Chairperson and Local 1563 Chairperson Robert Gonzales; Secretary of the general committee and Local 1607 Chairperson Lisa Arredondo; Local 1564 Chairperson Ben Cooper; Local 1565 Chairperson Tim Del Cambre and Local 1608 Chairperson Aaron Montgomery.