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March 10, 2023Drywall Contract Ratification Passed!!
Posted June 24, 2022
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:
| 7/1/2022 | $3.00 |
| 7/1/2023 | $4.35 |
| 7/1/2024 | $4.70 |
| 7/1/2025 | $5.00 |
Congratulations to all Drywall Finishers!
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