SMART_Local_137_CBA_2026-29.pdf

This is a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between SMART Local 137 and the County of Ocean, New Jersey, covering the period 2026-2029. The agreement establishes the terms and conditions of employment for workers engaged in road reconstruction and resurfacing projects, including those for Lakewood Township's county roads. The CBA defines wage scales, fringe benefits, working conditions, and dispute resolution procedures applicable to laborers and equipment operators performing construction work under the Reconstruction and Resurfacing of Portions of Certain County Roads Contract 2024A. The agreement includes provisions for apprenticeships, safety protocols, and union representation, establishing the framework within which contractors must operate when staffing projects covered by this labor agreement.

The CBA specifies prevailing wage rates and fringe benefit contributions that contractors must incorporate into their project budgets and bids. The agreement requires contractors to maintain compliance with all wage and benefit provisions, ensuring that workers receive compensation and benefits consistent with prevailing wage standards established for New Jersey construction projects. This agreement serves as a binding labor standard for any contractor awarded work on county road projects in Ocean County, creating mandatory cost implications that must be factored into contract pricing. The 2026-2029 term provides contractual stability for both labor and management, with the CBA governing all employment relationships during the specified period.