Brothers & Sisters, Local Union 741 would like to share our new mission statement. We are family and each and every member of District Council 16 is what makes this Union what is today, thank you for all your hard work and dedication!
March 20, 2025Drywall 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!