Drywall Contract Ratification Passed!!

On 6/23/22 the Drywall Finishers of DC16 overwhelmingly voted yes on the latest contract offer that will keep them working for the next 4 years with significant increases in wages (Largest Drywall contract offer in DC16 history).

• 4-year contract for $17.05 total. 19.99% increase to the Total Package over the life of the agreement, averaging 4.99% a year.
• Increases to be allocated as per the attached schedule of rates.
• Added DDO for a total of 5 per year.
• Removal of white pants requirement.
• Shift work differential increase from 15% to 20% per hour above Straight Time Rate.
• Added language for non-discrimination and labor law compliance.
• Point of dispatch to include member’s Local Union.
• Added definition of Journeyman Drywall Finisher.
• Apprenticeship ration change from 3:1 to 2:1.

Increase schedule:

Congratulations to all Drywall Finishers!