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March 10, 2023DRYWALL RATIFACTION VOTE
Posted June 29, 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
Thank you to the Local 83 members who volunteered to work the ratification vote. Without your involvement this couldn’t have happened. Congratulations to all DC16 Drywall Finishers!
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