Summary

This document is a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between Local 137 and the County of Ocean, New Jersey, establishing wage and benefit standards for the 2026-2029 contract period. The agreement applies to workers involved in the Northern Recycling Center Concrete Floor Topping project and other County-related work. The CBA establishes hourly wage rates, overtime compensation at time-and-a-half for hours exceeding 40 per week, and provisions for holiday pay, vacation time, and sick leave accrual. The agreement specifies working conditions including safety requirements, equipment provisions, and dispute resolution procedures through the grievance process, with any unresolved disputes subject to binding arbitration.

The agreement includes comprehensive benefit provisions covering health insurance contributions, pension plan eligibility, and worker classification standards. The CBA establishes prevailing wage requirements ensuring workers receive compensation consistent with union scale for their respective classifications. Additional provisions address apprenticeship programs, training requirements, and safety protocols specific to construction and heavy equipment operations. The agreement remains effective through 2029 unless modified by mutual consent of both parties, and includes standard labor law compliance requirements and anti-discrimination provisions to protect worker rights throughout the contract term.