Atachment 3_CBA_Acorn Unite Here CGA_Expires 3.31.2026.pdf

This document is a Collective Bargaining Agreement between Acorn Food Service and UNITE HERE Local 217 for food service employees at the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut, effective from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2026. The agreement covers wages, benefits, and working conditions for food service employees, with key provisions including annual wage increases ranging from $0.20 to $0.70 per hour across various job classifications from 2022 to 2025, health and welfare contributions increasing from $6.65 to $6.80 per hour, and comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

The contract includes detailed provisions on employee rights, scheduling, overtime, leave, discipline, and workplace practices. Significant benefits include longevity pay (ranging from $205 to $325 based on years of service), health insurance with employer contributions, life and disability insurance, paid personal and bereavement leave, and a retirement fund. Side letters to the agreement outline additional specifics such as classroom and lab instruction, scheduling practices for specific positions, and a settlement agreement addressing historical pay calculations for vacation and personal time off.