CBA.pdf

This is a National Service Contract Agreement between the Laborers' International Union of North America and an employer (name redacted) at Dyess AFB, Texas, effective November 1, 2021, through October 31, 2024. The agreement establishes terms and conditions of employment for unionized custodial, floor tech, and crew leader positions at the facility.

The agreement covers compensation, benefits, and employment conditions including base wages ranging from $16.20 to $17.17 per hour (with 2024 rates of $18.02 to $18.22), health and welfare contributions of $7.25-$7.40 per hour paid, pension contributions of $1.50-$1.60 per hour, paid vacation (2-4 weeks based on tenure), 12 paid holidays including Employee's Birthday and Juneteenth, sick leave accrual, funeral leave (3 days for immediate family), shift differentials ($0.50-$0.60), and uniform provisions (3 initial uniforms plus one new uniform annually). Work schedules consist of a 30-hour workweek with five-day schedules, two scheduled days off weekly, and overtime compensation at 1.5 times the hourly rate for hours exceeding 40 per week. The agreement mandates union membership as a condition of employment, establishes a grievance and arbitration procedure for dispute resolution, incorporates seniority-based promotions and lay-offs (with 30-day minimum employment threshold), requires checkoff of union dues and political contributions, and prohibits strikes or lockouts. Contribution rates to pension, health/welfare, and training trust funds are established monthly, with audit rights reserved for the funds. The agreement includes a reopener clause allowing wage negotiations 90 days prior to annual government contract renewal and remains in effect year-to-year unless either party provides 90 days' notice of termination.