Insulators_Local_89_CBA-2021-26.pdf

This is a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between Local 89 of the International Union of Operating Engineers and the County of Ocean, New Jersey, effective for the period covered under the 2021-26 agreement. The document establishes the terms and conditions for operating engineers and equipment operators employed on county projects, including those related to the Northern Recycling Center Concrete Floor Topping project. The agreement outlines wage scales, fringe benefits, working hours, and operational standards that contractors must comply with when performing work for the county. All contractors bidding on or executing county projects must adhere to the prevailing wage requirements and labor provisions specified in this CBA, ensuring that workers receive union-negotiated compensation packages and benefits throughout the contract performance period.

The agreement mandates that contractors pay prevailing wages as established in the CBA, including base hourly rates and fringe benefit contributions to union-administered funds for health and welfare, pension, and training programs. All work performed under county contracts must be conducted in accordance with union labor standards, work rules, and grievance procedures outlined in the agreement. The CBA applies to all operating engineers and equipment operators working on covered projects, and compliance is a mandatory requirement for contract award and performance. This prevailing wage agreement ensures consistent labor cost structures across county projects and protects worker compensation standards throughout the contract term.