CBA 2026-37.pdf

This is a Supplemental Agreement to a Collective Bargaining Agreement between Industrial, Technical and Professional Employees Union (ITPEU) Local 4873, AFL-CIO and Food Service Inc. of Gainesville, effective April 1, 2025, for food service employees at US Coast Guard Base Cape May, New Jersey under Government Contract No. 70Z084-20-D-AA550900.

The agreement establishes wage increases and benefit modifications effective April 1, 2025. Wages increase across all food service positions, ranging from $0.50 to $1.00 per hour increases (Baker from $23.31 to $24.31; Assistant Baker from $19.82 to $20.82; Cook I from $23.31 to $24.31; Cook II from $21.26 to $22.26; and various other positions with similar increases). Health and Welfare Fund contributions increase from $5.00 to $5.50 per hour for straight time worked, paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave (capped at 40 hours per week). For employees on family or medical leave, contributions increase from $5.00 to $5.50 per hour, with eligibility requiring 12 months of service and 1,250 hours in the preceding 12 months. Pension Fund contributions increase from $1.35 to $1.45 per hour. Vacation benefits remain unchanged: one week after one year, two weeks after two years, three weeks after five years, and four weeks after ten years. Sick leave accrual provides one hour per 30 hours worked (maximum 56 hours annually), with unused leave paid upon termination or contract end. The agreement also specifies provisions for 14 paid holidays, uniform allowances up to $50.00 annually (including shoe allowance), jury duty compensation capped at two weeks, and bereavement leave of up to three days for immediate family members.