SEIU_32BJ-TEAM-Union-Contract-2021-2025-002.pdf

This document is a collective bargaining agreement between TEAM, Inc. and SEIU Local 32 BJ, covering employees from May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2025. The agreement outlines comprehensive employment terms for workers across various job classifications including Early Education, Elderly Services, and Support Services, with specific provisions for full-time and part-time employees. The contract establishes detailed guidelines for wages, with annual wage increases ranging from 3.35% to the Head Start Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), and defines specific hourly rates for different job classifications such as Food Service Workers and Teacher's Aides.

The agreement provides extensive benefits including health and dental insurance, with TEAM, Inc. contributing varying monthly amounts for employee and dependent coverage, and offering life insurance, long-term disability, and pension plan options. Employees are entitled to paid holidays, vacation days (15-20 days depending on years of service), sick leave, personal days, and various types of leave including bereavement, military, and union leave. The contract also includes provisions for job classifications, recruitment processes, disciplinary procedures, safety protocols, and grievance mechanisms, emphasizing worker protections, non-discrimination, and progressive workplace practices.