SASD Employees’ Association
SASDEA is a non-profit employee association representing the Sacramento Area Sewer District’s Employee Group 2 – Admin (EG2) and Employee Group 3 – Supervisors (EG3). SASDEA represents 43 job classifications in EG2 and 32 job classifications in EG3.
We aim to protect our members’ workplace rights, receive fair compensation and benefits, and support their professional growth.
SASDEA is registered with the State of California as a Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corporation.
Board Members and Representatives
President, Casey McCutcheon, SACY, EG3
Vice President, Caitlin Gustafson-Mecham, SACY, EG2
Treasurer, Kat Jose, EchoWater, EG2
Secretary, Liz Bonilla, SACY, EG2
Representative, Aaron Gonzalez, EchoWater, EG2
Representative, Alex Montes, SACY, EG3
Frequently Asked Questions
- Am I a represented employee or an unrepresented employee?
- Employees in job classifications EG2 and EG3 are represented by SASDEA.
- I’m in EG2 or EG3 but I’m not a member of SASDEA. Am I unrepresented?
- You are represented by SASDEA.
- If I am not a member, what does that mean for me?
- If you are not a member, SASDEA still represents you in negotiations and labor discussions. However, you will not receive the benefits afforded to paying members, including assistance with employment concerns and legal matters.
- How much are membership dues? When will membership dues start?
- Membership dues are $45 per month ($22.50 will be collected from the first two paychecks of each month).
- What are the benefits of being an SASDEA member?
- Membership provides you with the following:
- Access to legal representation with Goyette, Ruano & Thompson
- Free consultations on non-work-related issues with Goyette, Ruano & Thompson
- Assistance with contract and grievance issues
- Assistance with resolving payroll issues
- Contract negotiations on your behalf
- Input on meet-and-confers on SacSewer Policy changes
- The ability to vote on EA matters and officers
- The ability to vote to accept or reject a proposed contract
- Membership provides you with the following:
- Will I receive a COLA in June 2026?
- Most EG2 and EG3 classifications will receive a COLA in 2026. Please refer to the MOU (contract) for your employee group.
- What will the COLA be for this year?
- When the COLA is announced for 2026, SASDEA will communicate the information.
- When will the next negotiation take place? How long will negotiations take?
- 2028 for EG2, and 2029 for EG3. We will prepare for negotiations well in advance in order to have contracts in place with as little disruption to our members as possible.
- How long will the contract last?
- The contracts will likely be for 3 years. SacSewer intends to offset the negotiating years for each Employee Group so that only one contract will be negotiated per year.
- Are the Board Member and Representatives compensated for union work?
- No. Board members and representatives are not compensated for their union work.
- Who is our legal counsel and labor representative?
- We have a contract with the firm Goyette, Ruano & Thompson. Our legal counsel is Brandon Largent.
Announcements
- SASDEA and SacSewer reached a tentative agreement for Employee Group 2 on September 2, 2025. The tentative agreements for ratification will be presented at the September 9, 2025 meeting at SACY. Our goal is to go to the October 8, 2025 Board of Supervisors meeting for approval, with an implementation date of October 12, 2025. A ballot will be sent to your work email address. Voting begins at 8 PM on September 9 and concludes at 1 PM on Thursday, September 10.
- SASDEA and SacSewer reached a tentative agreement for Employee Group 3. The tentative agreements for ratification will be presented at the September 11, 2025 meeting at SACY. Our goal is to go to the October 8, 2025 Board of Supervisors meeting for approval, with an implementation date of October 12, 2025. A ballot will be sent to your work email address. Voting begins at 8 PM on September 11 and concludes at 1 PM on Saturday, September 13.
To vote, you must be a SASDEA member AND attend the meeting in person or on Teams. Attendance will be taken, and membership will be verified.
Meetings
The annual meeting for 2026 will be announced soon.
Documents
Membership Form
June 2025 SASDEA Survey Monkey Raw Data
June 2025 SASDEA Survey Results Summary
Contact
Email: SacSewerEA(a)mailbox.org
Mail: Sacramento Area Sewer District Employees’ Association | P.O. Box 277352 | Rancho Cordova, CA 95827