Painters Contract Ratification 

Brothers and Sisters,

Painters Contract Ratification 

A tentative agreement has been reached with the Paint Contractors Association. Painters will have the opportunity to give their input on ratification of the new agreement by voting on May 19^th.  A text message with details of the proposal and voting locations has been sent out. See details below.

Commercial Painter proposal:

1. 4-year contract for $17.00 total to the Total Package: January 1, 2027 – $4.00
2. January 1, 2028 – $4.00
3. January 1, 2029 – $4.50
4. January 1, 2030 – $4.50

Industrial & Bridge Painter proposal:

1. 4-year contract for $18.00 total to the Total Package: January 1, 2027 – $5.00
2. January 1, 2028 – $4.00
3. January 1, 2029 – $4.50
4. January 1, 2030 – $4.50

• Daily Parking limits are from $35 to $40 per day.
• Superintendents increase $1.00 per hour, and Foremen increase $0.50 per hour.
• DDOs increased from 7 to 8 per year, and Holidays changed and decreased from 11 to 10 per year.
• Apprentices receive the premium pay.
• Shift Time and Flex Time shifts are now defined between Monday (12:01 am) and Friday (11:59 pm).
• All financial changes take effect January 1, 2027.
• Any interest or liquidated damages paid by Employer for late Vacation/Holiday Pay and Annuity shall be allocated to the affected member’s funds.
• If a member self-admits into a Mental Health or Substance Use Rehabilitation facility, the Employer shall maintain the position for the member.

 Painter’s Ratification Vote 

May 19, 2026 

6:00 am – 5:00 pm

All Members can vote at any of the locations listed below.

Bring your ID or current dues card.

Voting Locations

San Francisco: 1620 Folsom St., San Francisco

San Leandro: 2020 Williams St., San Leandro

San Jose: 2149 Oakland Rd., San Jose

Vallejo: 401 Nebraska St., Vallejo

Petaluma: 1130 Industrial Ave., Unit 7, Petaluma

Watsonville: 35 Penny Lane, Ste. 5, Watsonville

Tracy: 400 Gandy Dancer Dr., Tracy

Sacramento: 7111 Governors Circle, Sacramento

Fresno: 4650 E. Weathermaker Ave., Fresno

Please make sure your voice is heard and show up to vote! This is fundamental to our success.

Local Union 272