SMART_Local_137_CBA_2026-29.pdf

This is a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) document for SMART Local 137, establishing labor terms and conditions for the period 2026-2029 in connection with the Jail 4th Floor Recreation Area Renovations project for Ocean County, New Jersey. The agreement outlines the employment relationship between the County and workers represented by SMART Local 137 who will perform work on this jail renovation project. The document establishes the contractual framework governing wages, benefits, working conditions, and other employment matters for the duration of the project through 2029. The CBA specifies the jurisdiction of SMART Local 137 over applicable workers and defines the scope of union representation for personnel engaged in the recreation area renovation work.

The agreement contains comprehensive provisions regarding compensation structures, fringe benefits, health and welfare contributions, pension obligations, and workplace rules that will apply to union workers performing construction and renovation services on the jail project. The CBA establishes minimum wage scales, overtime compensation, and benefit contribution rates required by Ocean County as the project owner. The document includes grievance procedures, dispute resolution mechanisms, and compliance requirements to ensure adherence to labor standards throughout the 2026-2029 contract term. These provisions ensure that workers on the renovation project receive union-negotiated wages and benefits while establishing clear operational standards for both the County and the contracted workforce.