City of Long Beach and Long Beach Lifeguards Association Reach Tentative Labor Agreement

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PRESS RELEASE

Long Beach, CA - The City of Long Beach has reached a tentative three-year labor agreement with the Long Beach Lifeguards Association (LGA).

"Long Beach is home to over six miles of beautiful public beaches and waterways, and our lifeguards are vital to keeping them safe," said Mayor Rex Richardson. "This agreement commits to our lifeguards' futures and ensures they are supported so they can continue to protect our community and make our beaches a welcoming place for residents and visitors alike."

The LGA agreement provides for salary increases and incentives aimed at improving workforce retention, including a new Education Pay for Lifeguard Non-Careers to serve as a recruitment and retention incentive.

"Long Beach's lifeguards are an essential part of what makes our city safe and welcoming," said City Manager Tom Modica. "Together with LGA, we have reached an agreement that supports our lifeguards, advances their wellness and professional development and supports our ability to recruit and retain top talent that protects our beaches, waterways and community. Thank you to LGA for their collaboration in reaching this agreement."

The tentative agreement includes the following major terms aimed at providing pay increases that are fair and fiscally sensible:

• Three-year contract from Oct. 1, 2025, to Sept. 30, 2028.
• General salary increases of 2 percent in the first year, 2 percent in the second year and 3 percent in the third year.
• Salary adjustments for the classifications of Marine Safety Battalion Chief, Marine Safety Officer and Marine Safety Rescue Boat Captain.
• New Education Pay for Lifeguard Non-Careers.

"We are pleased to have reached an agreement with the City that supports our lifeguards and ensures our ability to continue providing vital water safety services for the residents and visitors of Long Beach," said LGA President Devon Beebe.

Members of the LGA voted to ratify the agreement on Oct. 30, 2025. The agreement will go before the Long Beach City Council for consideration and public discussion on Nov. 11, 2025. The LGA represents 211 employees.

Prior to reaching this agreement, City and LGA representatives have held six negotiation meetings since June 2025. The total estimated cost for this three-year agreement is $1.62 million for All Funds.

About the City of Long Beach
Long Beach is nestled along the Southern California coast and home to approximately 466,000 people. As an award-winning full-service charter city, Long Beach offers the amenities of a metropolitan city while maintaining a strong sense of individual and diverse neighborhoods, culture, and community. With a bustling downtown and over six miles of scenic beaches, Long Beach is a renowned tourist and business destination and home to the iconic Queen Mary, nationally recognized Aquarium of the Pacific and Long Beach Airport, the award-winning Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center and world-with Port of Long Beach.

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