Solano County Teamster Public Defenders on strike
April 4, 2026
Solano County Public Defenders represented by Teamsters Local 150 went on strike in late February in response to the County’s failure to bargain in good faith.
The County has failed to deliver a proposal that offers a necessary equity increase to ensure experienced, highly skilled public defenders and district attorneys can stay in the county and provide quality services to the public.
Solano County Public Defenders went on strike in late February.
The nearly 100 attorneys, whose contract expired in October of last year, are not new to the fight. After decades of unfair, disrespectful contracts delivered by the County, the members won a strong agreement in 2022 and have continued to build the unit into a force to be reckoned with. Prior to 2022, the County was losing talented attorneys to nearby jurisdictions that had better pay and benefits. That contract win put the members in a position to further prevent the unit from falling behind on wages and benefits compared to neighboring counties. However, the fight continues as the County is trying to go back to its old tricks. The members have pledged to continue to hold the line until they receive a fair contract.
“We do this because we have all taken up the charge to defend the people who are powerless, who are most vulnerable,” said Mardin Malik, a 13-year Solano County public defender and bargaining team member. “The time is now—we will continue to stand up for ourselves and for the community.”
