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 Ocean County, New Jersey, effective for the period covering 2021-2026. The agreement establishes the terms and conditions of employment for operating engineers and heavy equipment operators working on county projects, including the Jail 4th Floor Recreation Area Renovations. The CBA specifies wage rates, work hours, fringe benefits, and working conditions applicable to union laborers performing skilled trades on the project. The document outlines classification of workers, apprenticeship requirements, and safety protocols required for project execution. All workers employed under this agreement must be registered union members, and the county must comply with prevailing wage requirements as mandated by the CBA terms.

The agreement establishes specific hourly wage scales, pension contributions, health and welfare benefits, and vacation pay for operating engineers assigned to county projects. The CBA includes provisions for overtime compensation, shift differentials, and travel time reimbursement. Key requirements include union hiring hall referrals, union steward presence on job sites, and adherence to union work rules and safety standards. The county is obligated to maintain a workforce composition that meets apprenticeship-to-journeyman ratios as specified in the agreement. These prevailing wage requirements and labor conditions represent significant cost factors in project budgeting and contractor bid proposals for Ocean County construction and renovation projects.