Janitorial Services Collective Bargaining Agreement.pdf

The document is a Collective Bargaining Agreement between Sindicato Puertorriqueño de Trabajadores y Trabajadoras, SEIU - Local 1996 and OSDBJ2, LLC, covering employees at a Veterans Administration healthcare facility in Puerto Rico. The agreement spans from the date of ratification until December 31, 2027, and details comprehensive employment terms including wages, benefits, leave policies, and workplace rights.

Key provisions include an initial wage increase from $8.93 to $15.20 per hour effective October 1, 2022, with additional $0.50 per hour increases annually through October 1, 2027. Employees receive five initial uniforms, eight sick days per year, eight weeks of paid maternity leave, and twelve paid holidays. The agreement establishes progressive disciplinary procedures, outlines union steward roles, and provides protections for employees including seniority rights, grievance procedures, and provisions for military leave, jury duty, and breastfeeding accommodations. The contract also includes detailed policies on working hours, vacation time, and workplace conduct, emphasizing dignity, respect, and fair treatment of employees.