Teamsters Local 2010 Ratifies Skilled Trades Collective Bargaining Agreement
The University is proud to report that Teamsters Local 2010 voted to approve the new Skilled Trades collective bargaining agreement and the Agreement is now in effect. Thanks to the collaborative nature of the negotiations, the newly ratified agreement provides robust changes which are beneficial to both parties, some of which are detailed below.
We would like to thank all those whose hard work resulted in this agreement, especially the Teamsters Local 2010 and University bargaining teams.
Lump-Sum Payment and Across the Board Wage Increases
All employees hired before January 1, 2022 will receive a $3,000 lump-sum payment. In addition, all employees will receive the following year wage increases:
- July 1, 2022: 6%;
- July 1, 2023: 5%;
- July 1, 2024: 4%; and
- July 1, 2025: 4%.
Taken cumulatively, this is a 20.38% wage increase over the term of the contract.
Equity Increases
The parties agreed to equity increases for Flooring Installers, Irrigation Mechanics, Elevator Mechanics, Carpenters, and Painters, as shown in the chart below. The parties also agreed to establish an Equity Review Committee within 30 University business days after contract ratification, the purpose of which will be to review specific job classifications, identified by the University or Teamsters, that may require market-based equity increases in addition to the wage increases included in Article 45 (Wages).
|
Classification |
July 1, 2022 |
July 1, 2023 |
|
Flooring Installer Lead (Title Code: 8347) |
5% |
5% |
|
Flooring Installer (Title Code: 8348) |
5% |
5% |
|
Irrigation Mechanic (Title Code: 8102) |
4% |
4% |
|
Elevator Mechanic Lead (Title Code: 8159) |
3% |
3% |
|
Elevator Mechanic (Title Code: 8188) |
3% |
3% |
|
Carpenter Lead (Title Code: 8109) |
4.5% |
|
|
Carpenter (Title Code: 8110) |
4.5% |
|
|
Painter Lead (Title Code: 8105) |
4.5% |
|
|
Painter (Title Code: 8106) |
4.5% |
|
Pay Differentials
The parties agreed on the following:
- $2.50/hr. for swing shift differential
- $3.00/hr. graveyard shift differential
- $2.50/hr. for hazardous duty differential, which includes:
- time spent spray painting in the paint booth
- trench work that requires shoring
- permitted confined space work
- permitted street work
- work requiring SCUBA diving
- elevated and swing stage work
- $3.00/hr. for all abatement work (hours spent in asbestos, lead, mercury, and mold abatement)
- $2.50/hr. for scheduled weekend shifts
Training & Development
UCLA will reimburse each employee up to $500 for educational or training programs and any associated materials. In addition, non-probationary employees are entitled to up to 40 hours of paid release time per fiscal year to attend job-related or University career-related training. The parties also agreed to meet and confer, within 45 University business days after contract ratification, on a pilot program to provide opportunities for internal promotion.
